91制片厂

Why did you decide to get your graduate degree from 91制片厂?
I had been working at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station's Woodman and Kingman horticultural research farms for different researchers during my undergraduate studies and had become increasingly involved with kiwiberry production. Pursuing my graduate degree here at 91制片厂 gave me an opportunity to continue developing best practices for a relatively new fruit crop.

What was the focus of your research interests and why?
My primary research projects focus on the as post-harvest storage and ripening of kiwiberry fruit as well as the development of best production practices for kiwiberry producers in the Northeast. This research is intended to give growers a better foundation to make management decisions on. Despite being grown in the area for more than 140 years, there is very little information available regarding kiwiberry fruit production.听 Other kiwiberry research I鈥檓 working on includes vine dormancy regulation and the collection of historically disseminated genetic material throughout the Northeast.听

What was it like having experiment station researcher Dr. Iago Hale as your mentor?
I鈥檝e been fortunate to work with Iago for the past few years. Through his guidance I have branched out and made some great connections both regionally and internationally. He鈥檚 been a great leader and partner throughout this experience.

What would you tell prospective graduate students about your research experience? What do you feel you gained most from it?
I would tell prospective students to pursue a project that really inspires them and make the most of the opportunities presented to you. I feel that the network of growers and researchers I鈥檝e developed over the years has been one of the greatest assets I鈥檝e gained.听

What are your plans after graduation?
I鈥檒l be continuing to manage Dr. Hale鈥檚 kiwiberry vineyard in addition to providing propagation and consultation services to regional producers.

Founded in 1887, the听听at the听听is 91制片厂鈥檚 original research center and an elemental component of New Hampshire's land-grant university heritage and mission. We steward federal and state funding, including support from the听, to provide unbiased and objective research concerning diverse aspects of sustainable agriculture and foods, aquaculture, forest management, and related wildlife, natural resources and rural community topics. We maintain the Woodman and Kingman agronomy and horticultural research farms, the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses, the Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center, and the Organic Dairy Research Farm. Additional properties also provide forage, forests and woodlands in direct support to research, teaching, and outreach.

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