Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Agricultural Consulting Services in Peru, NY
Champlain Valley Agronomics has been an independently owned and operated agricultural consulting firm since 1999, serving clients across the Northeast. Our team of certified crop advisors, environmental planners, and field technicians specializes in science-based solutions for crop production, nutrient management, and environmental planning. We work closely with dairy producers, orchard owners, and crop growers from Albany County to St. Lawrence County, as well as Vermont clients, to develop customized strategies that balance profitability with sustainable practices. Our hands-on approach combines cutting-edge technology with decades of practical experience, ensuring clients receive actionable insights tailored to their unique operations. We prioritize stewardship best practices while helping agricultural businesses meet regulatory requirements and optimize yields.Our services include precision planting, GPS/GIS mapping, and proprietary software tools designed to enhance efficiency. With founders who began their careers in New York agriculture in 1990, we bring deep industry knowledge and a commitment to continuous innovation. Our collaborative relationships with partners like Precision Planting and Outback Guidance enable us to deliver comprehensive solutions that address evolving agricultural challenges. We emphasize client education, providing training to maximize the value of our tools and methodologies. This combination of technical expertise, localized knowledge, and personalized service has made us a trusted partner for over two decades.
Services
Crop Production
Nutrient Management
Record Keeping Software
Precision Planting
GPS/GIS Mapping
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of hands-on agricultural consulting experience since 1999
- Our team includes Certified Crop Advisors and certified Nutrient Management planners
- We provide responsive, on-demand field support for urgent agricultural needs
- Customized plans integrate precision technology with localized farming knowledge
- We maintain partnerships with leading agricultural technology providers like Precision Planting
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Agronomy
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
What people say
Knowledgeable team
Responsive support
Maximize efficiencies
Regulatory compliance
Customized solutions
Services
Crop Production
Our crop production services optimize yields through integrated pest management and intensive field scouting. We develop customized fertilizer plans, conduct soil sampling, and provide herbicide recommendations while maintaining detailed geo-referenced field maps. Our approach combines traditional agricultural knowledge with modern technological solutions to maximize productivity.
Nutrient Management
We create comprehensive nutrient management plans addressing environmental concerns for both permitted and non-regulated farms. Our services include original plan development, annual updates for regulatory compliance, and USDA/NRCS EQIP plan creation. We focus on balancing nutrient application with environmental protection requirements.
Precision Planting
Our precision planting solutions feature advanced metering systems and planter components that improve seed placement accuracy. We offer diagnostic services for planting equipment and provide technology upgrades like Seed Sense monitors and Keeton seed firmers to enhance stand consistency and root development across fields.
GPS/GIS Mapping
We generate high-precision geo-referenced farm maps using GPS hardware and specialized software. Our services include creating variable rate technology prescriptions, conducting spatial analysis of soil properties, and mapping tile lines and field boundaries to support data-driven agricultural decisions.
Environmental Planning
We develop Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans meeting EPA regulations for facilities storing oil products. Our services help agricultural operations implement secondary containment systems and safety protocols to prevent water contamination while maintaining operational efficiency.
People
Eric Bever
Founder & Crop Production Specialist
Eric Bever founded Champlain Valley Agronomics in 1999 after gaining extensive experience in agricultural retail operations. A Certified Crop Advisor through the American Society of Agronomy, he specializes in crop production and serves as a certified Nutrient Management planner through New York State regulatory agencies.
Mike Contessa
Partner & Precision Agriculture Lead
Mike Contessa joined CVA in 1999 as its first employee and became a partner in 2004. He manages regulatory compliance and precision agriculture systems, bringing expertise in GIS data management and environmental planning to support the firm's expanding client base across the Northeast.
Questions
What agricultural services do you specialize in?
We focus on crop production optimization, nutrient management planning, precision planting technology, GPS/GIS mapping, and environmental compliance solutions for dairy farms and crop operations.
Which regions do you serve?
We primarily serve agricultural operations in New York State from Albany County to St. Lawrence County, Vermont, and surrounding Northeast regions.
What certifications do your consultants hold?
Our team includes Certified Crop Advisors through the American Society of Agronomy and certified Nutrient Management planners through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
How do you handle urgent field issues?
We provide responsive on-demand support where farmers can contact our team directly for immediate recommendations and problem-solving assistance in critical situations.
What technology do you use?
We utilize precision planting systems from Precision Planting, GPS guidance technology from Outback Guidance, and proprietary software tools for data-driven crop management decisions.
