Mark Brand, Ph.D.
Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension Specialist · University of Connecticut
Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.
Woody Landscape Plants Nursery Crops Ornamental Plant Breeding Aroniaberry Fruit Production Plant Breeding
Michael Volk
Research Associate 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
Daniel White
Wine Consultant · Daniel White
Veteran horticulturist and wine consultant
Horticulture Wine Viticulture
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
Jacqueline Kowalski
Associate Extension Educator · University of Connecticut
Jacqueline Kowalski's specialty areas are urban agriculture, food production, and integrated pest management.
Urban Agriculture Integrated Pest Management Food System Stabilization Horticulture Community Gardens
Shuresh Ghimire, Ph.D.
Associate Cooperative Extension Educator · University of Connecticut
Shuresh Ghimire conducts an extension education and research program in vegetable crop production and practices.
Plastic Mulch Climate Adaptation Horticulture Agricultural Sciences Biodegradable Materials
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
Ramani Narayan
Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University
Expert in biodegradable plastics, biobased and recyclable composites
Renewable Resources Biodegradable Polymers and Materials Engineering Polymers and Plastics Biobased and Recyclable Composites
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
Harsh Bais
Associate Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Bais conducts research in plant signaling – how plants recognize and communicate with one another.
Plant-Microbe Interactions Plant Biology Plant Signaling Root Exudation Plant and Soil Sciences and Horticulture
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
Barbara Rozgonyi
Transformer, Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Business Development Consultant · CoryWest Media LLC
Motivational Marketing Keynote Speaker| 3D Content Marketing | LinkedIn Training | Social Media Strategy
Media & Communications Innovation & Creativity Social & Digital Media Leadership Branding Communications Sales Marketing Marketing & Corporate Strategy
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
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
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
Dan McCole
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
An expert on tourism, wine tourism, and social entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneruship Wine Tourism Tourism Sustainable Tourism Social Enterprise