Jennifer Phillips Russo is the Cornell Senior Viticulture Extension Specialist and Team Leader for Cornell University’s Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. Jennifer leads research and extension efforts to support commercial grape production in the Lake Erie Region. Her work includes initiating and managing field demonstrations and applied research projects, securing funding, and collaborating with statewide and national partners to address industry challenges. She develops and delivers educational programs on topics such as soil and site selection, vine growth control, nutrient and water management, harvest practices, and frost risk mitigation. Through one-on-one consultations, group training, newsletters, and digital platforms, Jennifer provides grape growers and industry leaders with tools to evaluate production strategies, improve profitability, and adopt best management practices.
