Former Projects
A participatory approach to conserving soil biodiversity and promoting sustainable agricultural development in Colombia
Urban agriculture site in Medellin Colombia
Biological approaches to sustainable mint production
Indiana peppermint field infested showing symptoms of Verticillium wilt
Healthy transplants for healthy crops: developing a protocol for organic transplant production
Tomato transplants subject to different microbial treatments before transplant at Purdue's student farm
Collaborative research to identify fertility amendments that improve soil quality and mediate pathogen outbreaks on organic vegetable farms
Biological control of Phytophthora blight in Indiana vegetable crops
Breaking new ground with hops in Indiana: varieties, trellis systems and a collaborative stakeholder network
Former research technician, Natasha Cerruti, training hop vines at Purdue's Meigs research farm
Plant breeding and agronomic research for organic hop production
Genetic control of wheat root microbiomes and their role in nutrient uptake and pathogen suppression
Organic orchard floor management
Picture of me with an apple from one of my PhD projects at Washington State University
Identifying the best approach to transition to organic grain production in eastern Washington
A robust cover crop being grown to improve soil health and suppress weeds in organic grain production systems as part of my PhD research at Washington State University
Benefits of integrated farming systems in eastern Nebraska
Riparian area design to prevent contamination by agricultural fertilizers