Maine

Peyton Ginakes is a Research Associate in University of Maine Cooperative Extension. She conducts applied research to address knowledge gaps in specialty crop production for Maine farmers. With a background in organic soil and weed management, she is currently focused on developing fruit and vegetable variety selection and cultural practice recommendations, and exploring sustainable soil management practices, such as tarping and composting, for diversified vegetable operations. She received her BS in Environmental Science and Soil Science, and PhD in Applied Plant Sciences, from the University of Minnesota.

Ellen is a professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Extension Specialist at the University of Maine where her research and outreach programs focus on grain, pulse, and oilseed production, both organic and conventional, for local food and feed markets, and on the use of organic amendments like manure, compost, and green manures for crop fertility. She received her B.S. from Swarthmore College, M.S. from the University of Wisconsin, and Ph.D. from the University of Maine.