Landscapes, Gardens and Urban Food Production
Improving our environment…..Feeding our neighbors…..Beautifying our world
Faculty Interest and Expertise
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Bridget Behe
Professor
Marketing of horticultural crops, both edible and ornamental
behe@msu.edu
(517) 353-0346
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Bert Cregg
Professor
Physiology and management of trees in landscapes and nursery production
cregg@msu.edu
517-353-0335
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Marcus Duck
Academic Specialist
duckmarc@msu.edu
517-353-0351
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Tom Fernandez
Professor
Sustainability of wholesale production nurseries, water management and quality
fernan15@msu.edu
517-353-0336
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Kristin Getter
Assistant Professor and Director of the MSU Horticulture Gardens
Public Gardens
getterk@msu.edu
517-353-0341
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Susan Gruber
Undergraduate Advisor and Instructor
grubers@msu.edu
517-353-0326
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Roberto Lopez
Associate Professor
Controlled environment specialty crop production; Lighting applications for greenhouses and indoor vertical production; light-emitting diodes; young plant propagation.
rglopez@msu.edu
517-353-0342
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Norm Lownds
Associate Professor
Youth education; using technology for experiential learning; 4-H Children’s Garden Director.
lownds@msu.edu
(517) 353-0349
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Brad Rowe
Professor
Green roof technology: plant evaluations, growing substrates, carbon sequestration, stormwater management, energy conservation.
rowed@msu.edu
(517) 353-0334
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Erik Runkle
Professor
Lighting applications in greenhouses and indoor vertical farms; light-emitting diodes; greenhouse energy conservation; crop production in controlled environments
runkleer@msu.edu
(517) 353-0350
Facilities
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Horticulture Teaching and Research Center
The 180 acre HTRC is located just south of campus in Holt, Michigan. The center meets the needs of field labs for outdoor classrooms as well as basic research.
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Horticulture Teaching Greenhouses
These glass greenhouses are used primarily for teaching horticulture production classes.
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Plant Science Greenhouses
Located near the corner of Farm Ln and Wilson Rd, the Plant Science Greenhouses are utilized by Horticulture faculty, as well as other departments for plant science research.
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Student Organic Farm
The SOF is a 10-acre certified organic teaching and research farm that is also a working production farm.
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The Plant Biotechnology Resource and Outreach Center
The PBROC is dedicated to the safe deployment of plant biotechnological advancements to Michigan and the world.
Internships and Careers
Our graduates are are in demand by employers in a range of fields including:
- Landscape design, installation and maintenance
- Nurseries, greenhouses, and garden centers
- Public gardens and arboreta
- Local, state and Federal government
- Universities and research institutes
See our Internships and Jobs page for more details on who hires our graduates.
Other Educational Opportunities and Resources
Information for Producers and Public
Arboriculture Society of Michigan
Michigan Christmas Tree Association
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association
Michigan Green Industry Association
MSU Extension Nursery and Christmas trees