About Us

We are researchers and practitioners from the University of Maryland System, the Harry Hughes Center for Agroecology, and Pennsylvania State University. We are interested in expanding the strengths of agricultural technical assistance in order to enhance the sustainability of agriculture and reduce nutrient runoff into the Chesapeake Bay.

Lisa Wainger
Research Professor
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences

Nancy Nunn
Assistant Director
Harry R. Hughes Center for Agroecology

Daniel Read
Associate Research Scientist
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Matthew Royer
Director, Agriculture and Environment Center
Pennsylvania State University College of Agricultural Sciences

James Shortle
Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Economics
Pennsylvania State University College of Agricultural Sciences

Gurpal Toor
Professor and Extension Specialist
University of Maryland Department of Environmental Science and Technology

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