Committees and Liaisons
The Association is governed by its by-laws/rules of operation. An elected Executive Committee represents the members and their institutions during intervals between Association meetings. Much of the Association’s activities are accomplished through agInnovation Northeast committees, in concert with national organizations and regional councils.
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List of agInnovation Northeast Committee Assignments (updated September 2025)
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agInnovation Northeast Assignments on agInnovation Committees and Subcommittees (escop.info)
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Rick Rhodes and David Leibovitz (agInnovation Northeast) - agInnovation, agInnovation Executive Committee, Chair's Advisory Committee, Communications and Marketing Committee, NRSP-1 Management Committee, National Research Support Project (NRSP) Review Committee
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Anton Bekkerman (NH) - Budget and Legislative Committee
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Jason Hubbart (WVU) - Science and Technology Committee
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Lee Hecker (ME) - Science and Technology Committee
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Diane Rowland (ME) - Science and Technology Committee
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Chris Smart (NY) - National Plant Germplasm Coordinating Committee
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Beth Gugino (PA) - National Research Support Project (NRSP) Review Committee
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Northeast Multistate Activities Committee (NE-MAC)​
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Puneet Srivastava, MD (2023-2026) [Chair]
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Jason White, CT-New Haven (2022-2025)
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Beth Gugino, PA (2023-2026)
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Chris Smart, NY-Geneva (2023-2026)
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Bill Miller, MA/NEED (2024-2027)
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Ali Mitchell, NEED (2024-2027)
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Northeast Academic Programs Section Liaison (NE-APS)
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Vacant
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agInnovation Northeast Liaison to Northeast Extension Directors (NEED)
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Lisa Townson, RI (2022)
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Northeast Extension Directors (NEED) Liaison to agInnovation Northeast
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Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center (NRAC)​
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Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Liaison (NE-IPM)
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Alejandro Calixto, NY
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Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (NERCRD) Board of Directors​