What is your full name (first and last)?

Jeff Piestrak

What state do you live in?

New York

What is your zip code?

14850

How would you characterize the place where you live?

Rural

What is your primary organization affiliation?

Mann Library, Cornell University

Do you grow any of your own food?

Yes

Website address #1:

http://www.mannlib.cornell.edu/

Website address #2:

http://guides.library.cornell.edu/local_food

What aspect of food and agriculture are you most passionate about?

My interests focus on information services and systems which facilitate inquiry, exchange and collaboration in support of sustainable ag-food systems. This includes building a communications network which connects and enhances the efforts of multiple stakeholders, including the resources and expertise of Land Grant institutions.

One area of specialized expertise I have is related to mapping and spatial analysis, or GIS (Geospatial Information Systems). I provide GIS research consultation and instructional services at Cornell University, and help maintain a NYS geospatial data repository at http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu/.