Jonathan Lehrer
Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Horticulture and Design · Farmingdale State College
Professor Jonathan Lehrer is a native Long Islander whose passion for the natural world extends from early childhood.
Urban Horticulture Woody Plants Native Plants Indoor Horticulture Invasive Plant Issue
Michael Volk
Research Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Michael Volk’s work is focused on a variety of topics related to climate change and resilient design.
Regional Conservation Planning Adaptive Planning and Design Landscape Architecture Adaptive Conservation Cultural Landscapes
Nick Menchyk
Assistant Professor, Urban Horticulture & Design · Farmingdale State College
Dr. Menchyk is one of the nation’s leading experts on turfgrass.
Turf Management Benefits of Turfgrass Turfgrass Water Usage and Irrigation Turfgrass Nutrition Soil Science
Michael Veracka
Professor, Urban Horticulture & Design · Farmingdale State College
Professor Veracka is a licensed landscape architect, and creator of the college’s Sustainable Garden.
Landscape Design Plants and Trees Landscape Preservation Landscape Construction
Randy Beaudry
Professor of Horticulture · Michigan State University
An expert in modified atmosphere packaging, controlled-atmosphere storage, non-destructive quality assessment, and flavor analysis.
Storing Apples Horticulture Harvesting Preserving
Daniel White
Wine Consultant · Daniel White
Veteran horticulturist and wine consultant
Horticulture Wine Viticulture
Joseph Bush, PhD
Faculty Research Specialist - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Pediatric Psychology; Child Pain; Parent-Child Interactions in Stressful Medical Situations; Psychological Effects of School Gardens
Health Psychology Pediatric Psychology Statistics Child Development Pain Assessment and Management
Bert Cregg
Professor · Michigan State University
An expert in horticulture industry trends and carbon sequestration by trees.
Trees and Weather Tree Selection Fall Color Christmas Trees Tree Care
Amy Iezzoni
Professor · Michigan State University
Amy Iezzoni leads a sour cherry breeding and genetics program, and also a cherry rootstock breeding program.
Cherry Genetics Plant Breeding
Mark Webber
Expert Witness · Robson Forensic, Inc.
Tree and Landscape Expert
Right Plant Right Place Forensic Arboriculture Stem Girdling Roots
Professor Rosemary Collier
Professor, Life Sciences · University of Warwick
Rosemary Collier's research interest is in the development and application of Integrated Pest Management strategies for horticultural crops.
Pest management Insect Biology Pest Management in Field Crops Pest Science Environmental Bioscience
Ryan Klein
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Ryan Klein studies how trees in urban areas are affected by hurricanes and the risks these damaged trees pose to property and residents.
Tree Physiology Biomechanics Arboriculture Tree Health Tree Care
Jim Morack
President · The Morack Group
Speaker, Author, Coach, and Call Center Management Professional
Goal Getting Learning From Life
Dawn Bazely
Professor, Department of Biology · York University
#YorkU Biology professor. Collaborative, interdisciplinary researcher & award-winning teacher. Past #YorkU Sustainability Inst Director.
Animal Behaviour Arctic Affairs Climate Change Curriculum Design & Development Ecology
Christopher Long
Potato Specialist · Michigan State University
The main objective of the Potato Specialist is to apply research to real world agriculture.
Plant Physiology Post Harvest Plant Production Potato Variety Commercialization
Joyce McGarry
Food Safety Educator · Michigan State University
Working in the areas of consumer food safety, emergency preparedness and Serv Safe Manager's Certification
Coronavirus Consumer Food Safety Emergency Preparedness Serv Safe Training COVID-19
Alina Fisher
Research Manager · University of Victoria, Environmental Studies
Communicating science for informed decision making
Population Ecology Science Communication science communication and outreach Ecology Wildlife Conservation
Barry Glick
President · Sunshine Farm & Gardens
Entertaining and educating garden speaker
Native Plants Gardening Landscape
Liette Vasseur
Professor and UNESCO Chair · Brock University
Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation
Plant biologist Pest management Ecosystem Management Ecosystem services Conservation Biology
Charlie Messina
Professor · University of Florida
Charlie Messina has expertise about crop modeling and plant breeding.
Climate Change Artificial Intelligence Symbolic Artificial Intelligence Plant Breeding Maize