Horticulture Innovators
We started the ‘Horticulture Innovators’ podcast series to highlight the societal, economic, and research impact of horticulture and spread awareness about the amazing opportunities that exist to further the mission of sustainability, wellness, and food security. Please share these stories and join our humble efforts so that we can engage and prepare the next generation of horticulture professionals to sustain these amazing industries and keep our farmers economically competitive.
Podcasting since 2025 • 17 episodes
Horticulture Innovators
Latest Episodes
Special Feature: Dr. Heath Mills and Dr. Laura E. Fackrell - Horticulture Goes to Space
Dr. Heath Mills (Co-I): Dr. Heath J. Mills is an extreme environment microbialecologist with academic degrees from Duke University and the Georgia Institute of Technology and has held two faculty positions at Texas A&M University and th...
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S4: Episode 4: Shane Moore - Follow the Crush, A Winemaker's Journey
A native of Orofino, Idaho, Shane had an early interest in wine and agriculture which led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Enology and Viticulture from Washington State University. Throughout his college years Shane worked in various wine...
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Season 4
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S4: Episode 3: Andreea Botezatu - The Wine Doctor
Undergraduate Education:B.S., Oenology, University of Agronomy and Veterinary Sciences, Iasi, RomaniaGraduate Education:Ph.D., Oenology, Brock University, St. Catherine's, CanadaM.S., Agricultural Management, University of A...
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Season 4
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S4: Episode 2: Aidan Souder & Hikari Skabelund - Future Innovators
Aidan Souder is currently a Senior majoring in Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University. Throughout his undergraduate studies, he has set out to explore a wide range of topics in horticulture. Some of his favorites include research in...
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Season 4
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S4: Episode 1: Joe Masabni - Hydroponics will Advance Us
Dr. Masabni earned his PhD in 1998 at Michigan State University. He joined the University of Kentucky in 2002 as the fruit and vegetable specialist. In 2008, he joined the department of Horticultural Sciences as the Extension Vegetable Speciali...
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Season 4
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