Sherif M. Sherif, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Translational Plant Science Center, Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture, AHS Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center Virginia Tech Thursday April 17th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or or via Zoom. Bud Dormancy in Fruit Trees: Understanding Biochemical and Genetic Regulation for Climate Resilience[Read More…]
Brian Schundler Associate, Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects Thursday April 10th, at 3:30pm HORT 117 or via Zoom. Conservation Agriculture: Integrating Ecology, Farming, and Design Brian Schundler, an Associate at Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW), will discuss the Conservation Agriculture Studio (ConAg), a specialized practice within NBW that applies contemporary design principles and restoration[Read More…]
Dr. David Braun Professor of Biological Sciences & Plant Sciences University of Missouri April 3rd | 3:30-4:30 PM | PFEN 241 Co-Sponsored by the Purdue Center for Plant Biology Genes controlling sucrose movement in plants Bio: David Braun is a Professor of Plant Science and Technology, and of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia.[Read More…]
Yichao Rui Assistant Professor in Agroecology, Department of Agronomy, Purdue University Thursday March 13th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom What We Talk About When We Talk About Soil Carbon Sequestration Increased climate variability and long-term economic and environmental concerns call for more sustainable agricultural transformations. Regenerative agriculture has been proposed as a viable[Read More…]
Samuel Zapata Associate Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Agricultural Economics Thursday, March 6, at 3:30 PM In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Dealing with an Uncurable Disease: The Case of Citrus Greening Invasive pests and diseases can have significant consequences for farmers and consumers. This is the case of Citrus Greening or Huanglongbing (HLB)[Read More…]
Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley CEO, Green Heffa Farms Monday, March 3, 1:30 pm In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley is a visionary entrepreneur, farmer, herbalist, and advocate for ethical business and sustainable living. Known affectionately as “Farmer Cee,” she is the founding CEO of Green Heffa Farms, a wellness brand and[Read More…]
Kim Shearer Director of Collections & Curator Morton Arboretum-Lisle, IL Thursday, November 21st at 3:30pm HORT 117 or via Zoom “Working together to protect trees for our future” The Morton Arboretum is a 1700+ acre tree lab situated in the dense suburbs of Chicago. Through plant exploration, acquisition, and cultivation, the Arboretum maintains a diverse[Read More…]
Hernán Gonzalez-Osorio Scientific Researcher, Cenicafé, National Center for Coffee Research – Chinchina, Colombia Thursday November 7th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom “Sustainable soil management and coffee nutrition. Strategies within reach for Colombian coffee growers.” Coffee plays a vital role in Colombia’s economy. This crop is the livelihood of approximately 552,000 families, most of[Read More…]
Cale Bigelow, Steven Hallett, Yiwei Huang & Kathryn Orvis Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University Thursday October 24th, at 3:30pm HORT 117 or via Zoom. “The Art of Teaching: Perspectives from HLA Educators.” Join four experienced and award-winning HLA instructors as they share the approaches that have made their teaching both impactful and rewarding. Drawing[Read More…]