Honey bee production and methods of identification and control of the pathogen Nosema ceranae. Thomas Webster, PhD – Associate Professor (Research, Extension, and Teaching) and Marty Matisoff, Master of Science, Research Assistant (Research)

Examine methods of information transfer to enhance communication of scientific data with farmers and consumers. Robert Durborow, PhD.  Assistant Research Directore (Research and Extension)

Molecular biology approaches to study gene expression and genetic relationships in plants drought stress. Farida Olden, PhD – Assistant Professor (Research)

Conservation Biological Control to preserve and increase abundance and activity of beneficial insect populations in Agricultural crops.

Developing pawpaw, primocane fruiting blackberries, table and wine grapes, spicebush, and eastern filbert blight resistant hazelnuts as new or alternative crops for Kentucky. Kirk W. Pomper, PhD – Professor (Research, Teaching, Administration, and Land Grant Director), Sheri B. Crabtree, Master of Science, Research and Extension Associate (Research and Extension) and Jeremiah D. Lowe, Master of Science, Research Associate (Research)

Development of unique orchid hybrids with cold temperature tolerance for use as ornamental plants in Kentucky. Hideka Kobayashi, PhD – Assistant Professor (Research and Teaching).

Developing sustainable, diversified, organic agroecosystems in the field and in high tunnels and investigating modern production methods and applications for industrial hemp. Shawn Lucas, PhD – Assistant Professor (Research, Extension, and Teaching), Derek Law, Master of Science, Research Associate (Research and Extension), and Ellyn Anthony, Interim Research Assistant (Research and Extension).

Examine water and soil contamination in Kentucky. Open Position – Professor (Research, Extension, Teaching) and Open Position, Extension and Research Assistant (Extension and Research)

The 300-acre farm is the home to numerous research projects, including Apiculture, Aquaculture, Entomology, and Horticulture. Integrating these diverse projects on a small farm creates an environment that requires compatibility and sustainability. The KSU farm has fruit and vegetable projects, goat, beef, and poultry trials, as well as 11 acres of certified organic land which hosts a range of projects in organic agriculture.

Jefferson County Horticulture Agent

Contact: Mr. Stephen Lewis

Contact:  Ms. Joni Nelson, Extension Associate