Areas of Focus
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to validate/determine practical integrated insect management solutions
• Monitor for and implement strategies for new invasive species
• Co-developer of the Aphid Advisor App
• Co-author of Publication 812, Field Crop Protection Guide
Retired Forage Specialist
Areas of Focus
• Weed management systems for field crops
• Editor of Guide to Weed Control Publication 75
Canola and Edible Bean Specialist
Former Canola and Edible Bean Specialist (retired)
Former OMAFRA Cereals Specialist
Areas of Focus
• Soybean production techniques including variety, tillage, disease and fertility management
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to improve soybean production in Ontario
Forage and Grazing Specialist
Areas of Focus
• Manure management for field crops
• Tools for Nutrient Management Planning (i.e. NMAN2)
• Best management practices for, and principals of nutrient/manure management
• Editor of Publication 811, Agronomy Guide for Field Crops
Areas of Focus
• Pathology for field crops, including emerging issues, control strategies and new technologies in pathology
• Collaborate on applied research and demonstration projects to validate/determine practical disease management solutions
• Editor of CropPest Ontario newsletter, providing pest management information and alerts
Soil Fertility Specialist - Field Crops
Areas of Focus
Soil management for field crops
Best management practices to maintain or improve soil health
Climate change and greenhouse gas issues
Chair of the OMAFRA Soil Team
Co-Chair of Southwest Agricultural Conference
Areas of Focus:
•Crop rotation and field crop management systems, their interaction and impact on production in the short and long term
•Contact for the Ottawa-Rideau Regional Soil and Crop Improvement Associations
•Co-lead of the yearly Eastern Ontario Crop Diagnostic Day and Eastern Ontario Crop Conference
Former Integrated Pest Management Specialist (retired)
- Land Resource Specialist (Environmental Management Branch)
- background in applying Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing for agricultural applications
- enjoys collaboration with Agriculture Development Branch colleagues on many different aspects of precision agriculture and soil resource management work
Areas of Focus
• Co-ordinate applied research projects addressing field crop production or related issues
• Funding sources, project design and analysis, tracking, reporting and communications of research and field trial results
Area of Focus
• Grazing management practices to improve productivity and economic sustainability
• Best management practices for environmentally sustainable livestock grazing
Engineering Specialist, Crop Systems and Environment - OMAFRA
Former OMAFRA Soil Fertility Specialist (retired)
Application Technology Specialist - OMAFRA
