63 Carrigan Drive
117 Jeffords Hall
Office Hours: By Appointment
Burlington, VT 05045
United States
- Ph.D, Plant & Soil Science, University of Vermont, 2015
- M.S., Plant & Soil Science, University of Vermont, 2011
- B.S., Plant & Soil Science, University of Vermont, 1996
Area(s) of expertise
Tree Fruit & Viticulture, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management
BIO
My research and outreach program is designed to address sustainability issues in the specialty crop industries in Vermont, particularly apples and grapes. Specific program areas include: technical support to address horticultural and pest management needs of Vermont fruit growers; assessment of organic fruit production systems; grape cultivar evaluation; assessment of apple production systems for hard cider markets; and alternative fertilization programs in vegetable production.
Courses
- Diversified Farm Planning ALE 3090
- Diversified Farm Operations ALE 3100
- Cold Climate Viticulture ALE 2200
- Sustainable Orchard Management ALE 3210
- Agriculture Policy & Ethics ALE 3080
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- 2025 CALS Excellence in Teamwork Award
- 2022 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award
Bio
My research and outreach program is designed to address sustainability issues in the specialty crop industries in Vermont, particularly apples and grapes. Specific program areas include: technical support to address horticultural and pest management needs of Vermont fruit growers; assessment of organic fruit production systems; grape cultivar evaluation; assessment of apple production systems for hard cider markets; and alternative fertilization programs in vegetable production.
Courses
- Diversified Farm Planning ALE 3090
- Diversified Farm Operations ALE 3100
- Cold Climate Viticulture ALE 2200
- Sustainable Orchard Management ALE 3210
- Agriculture Policy & Ethics ALE 3080
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- 2025 CALS Excellence in Teamwork Award
- 2022 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award