63 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
Plant and Soil Sciences
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.
Area(s) of expertise
Social geography, rural studies, place and identity, working landscapes, nature-culture theory, Vermont.
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.
Areas of Expertise
Social geography, rural studies, place and identity, working landscapes, nature-culture theory, Vermont.