Biography
Education
M.S., Applied Economics, University of Minnesota, 1997
B.A., Economics and French, University of St. Thomas, 1991
Areas of Interest
Organic Agriculture, Integrated Pest Management, Horticultural Economics, Sustainable Food Systems, Business Planning, Invasive Species
Research
Specializes in organic and sustainable food systems. Research areas include: Integrated pest management (IPM) and organic production strategies for horticultural and row crops; cover cropping; organic transition; and farm business planning.
Board Service
MDA Emerging Farmers Working Group (2023-Current)
Northcentral Integrated Pest Management Task Force, 2020-2022
Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) International Research & Education, 2010- 2011
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA), 2005-2011
Honors and Awards
Senior Fellow in the Endowed Chair Program of the School of Agriculture, 2007-2008