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Innovative Fruit Production, Improvement and Protection
Leskey, Tracy
Supervisory Research Entomologist
tracy.leskey@usda.gov
(304) 725-3451
APPALACHIAN FRUIT RESEARCH STATION
2217 WILTSHIRE ROAD
Kearneysville, WV 25430-2771

Mission:
The Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS) conducts fundamental, applied and developmental research on critical problems of temperate fruit production (apples, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries). The AFRS develops new knowledge, germplasm, and technology to maximize productivity and quality of fruit crops, and minimize the adverse effects of biotic and environmental factors on fruit crops to ensure a stable and cost-efficient supply of safe and nutritious fruits to American consumers. Programs focus on germplasm enhancement through molecular and traditional breeding techniques, identification of the critical mechanisms involved in plant physiological processes, development of principles and technology for cost-efficient cropping systems with minimal environmental impact, development of knowledge and sensory techniques for mechanical harvesting, sorting and grading of fruit crops, computer vision technology to aid mechanization and development of knowledge and technology to protect fruit crops using biological control, natural, plant-derived compounds, and other environmentally friendly materials.

  Northeast Area
    Kearneysville, West Virginia
      Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory
      Innovative Fruit Production, Improvement and Protection
People:
Artlip, Timothy Tim
(304) 725-3451

Plant Physiologist
Barnes, Caitlin
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Lab Technician
Bennett, Dennis
(304) 725-3451

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
Bierer, Andrew
(304) 725-3451

RES SOIL SCNTST
Bivens, Bethanie
(304) 725-3451

Program Support Assistant (Office Automation)
Bullock, Daniel Dan
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Lab Technician
Burchard, Erik
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Lab Technician
Carper, Garland Lee
(304) 725-3451

Agricultural Science Research Technician
Carr, Kristi
(304) 725-3451

FIN & BUDG TECHN
Collum, Tamara Tami
(304) 725-3451

Research Plant Pathologist
Cullum, John
(304) 725-3451

Entomologist
Curtis, Danielle
(304) 725-3451

Farmer
Dardick, Christopher Chris
(304) 725-3451

Molecular Biologist (Plants)
Demuth, Mark
(304) 725-3451

Horticulturist
Do, Michael
(304) 725-3451

Biological Laboratory Technical
Evans, Breyn
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Lab Technician
Glassford, Jeremy
(304) 725-3451

Maintenance Mechanic
Gleasen, Tristen
(304) 725-3451

Maintenance Worker
Gottschalk, Christopher
(304) 725-3451

Research Geneticist
Hancock, Torri
(304) 725-3451

Biologist
Hott, Chris Chris
(304) 725-3451

Agricultural Science Research Technician
Kreger, Stephanie
(304) 725-3451

Administrative Officer
Leskey, Tracy
(304) 725-3451

Supervisory Research Entomologist
Li, Zhijian Tony
(304) 725-3451

Geneticist Plants
Liu, Zongrang
(304) 725-3451

Research Molecular Biologist
Lucas, Taylor
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Lab Technician
Ma, Jing
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Lab Technician
Miller, Michael Mike
(304) 725-3451

Pest Controller
Nixon, Laura
(304) 725-3451

Visiting Scientist
Ott, Joshua
(304) 725-3451

Tractor Operator
Raines, Charles Doug
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Lab Technician
Root, Harold
(304) 725-3451

Pest Controller Worker
Rugh, Anthony
(304) 725-3451

Farm Manager
Schetter, Andrew Drew
(304) 725-3451

Information Technology Specialist
Silveous, Teresa
(304) 725-3451

Program Support Assistant (Office Automation)
Snyder, Nathan Wade
(304) 725-3451

Agricultural Science Research Technician
Tabb, Amy
(304) 725-3451

Agricultural Engineer
Tang, Lisa
(304) 725-3451

Research Horticulturist
Thomas, Shawn
(304) 725-3451

Facilities Operation Specialist
Vann, Cheryl
(304) 725-3451

Plant Physiologist
Viands, Kamryn
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Aid
Ware, Jessica
(304) 725-3451

Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation)
Welser, Philipp
(304) 725-3451

Biological Science Lab Technician (Plants)
Wolford, Scott
(304) 725-3451

Engineering Technician
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