Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program State Advisory Committee

Purpose

  • To set priorities for the work and direction of the Purdue EMG Program
  • To lead and/or serve on special projects teams formed to accomplish priority tasks determined by the committee
  • To advise and assist the Purdue EMG State Coordinator with the work of administering the Purdue EMG Program and setting an overall course for the program
  • To advise and assist the Purdue EMG State Coordinator with setting new program policies and revising current policies to govern the Purdue EMG Program

Members

  • John Orick – Chair – Purdue EMG State Coordinator
  • Gina Anderson, Regional Extension Educator, ANR
  • John Bonkowski, Plant Disease Diagnostician, Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab
  • Pam Fisher, Purdue EMG Program Assistant
  • Carey Grable, Regional Extension Educator, ANR
  • Courtney Lockwood, Regional Extension Educator, ANR
  • Karen Mitchell, Purdue Home Horticulture Extension Specialist
  • Courtney Schmidt, Regional Extension Educator, ANR
  • Beth Vansickle, Regional Extension Educator, ANR
  • Fred Whitford, Director, Purdue Pesticide Programs
  • Nicole Witkowski, Regional Extension Educator, ANR

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