A Master’s Degree is required from an accredited institution in pomology, entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, crop science, weed science, or a related field.Program areas include sustainable agriculture, alternative cropping systems, and ag technologies.In a team approach, strategize current IPM programs into Integrated Crop Management ( ICM) efforts, developing multidisciplinary program components, exploring current and future needs of the fruit industry to develop new educational programs and outreach efforts.Collaborative efforts with other researchers at Rutgers and across the region and commodity sectors in multidisciplinary projects designed to fill IPM operational voids.Encourage adoption of new technologies and techniques in horticulture and pest management.Completing on-farm consultations, virtual and in-person meetings, conducting demonstrations, and / or participating in on-going field research.Development of educational materials, production guides and recommendations, etc.Responsible for data collection, analysis, and crop specific recommendationsĬooperative efforts with Extension Specialists, faculty colleagues, fellow ANR faculty and staff include:.Actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through outreach, engagement, and recruitment efforts both internally (colleagues and students) and externally (growers and stakeholders).Hire, train, and supervise regional program associates and seasonal scouts.As the statewide point of contact, provide support for all ANR and RCE in determining research and programmatic needs across the state and will communicate and interact with commodity groups to evaluate the needs of clientele.Identify and expand IPM efforts to include new and emerging crops (wine grapes, for example) and issues such as soil health, ag viability, and climate resiliency (weed management, for example).Provide statewide support to tree and small fruit growers in NJ to improve the sustainability of their industries.
Provide statewide leadership for the educational and development activities in the Fruit IPM program.Provide leadership for a statewide, multidisciplinary state-of-the-art IPM program for tree and small fruit growers.
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