Grants and Contracts Details
Description
The Department of Entomology at the University of Kentucky is uniquely qualified to
meet the educational goals of Douglas Navarro, Norman Borlaug Fellow from EI
Salvador. Dr. Ric Bessin, Professor of Entomology, and Kenneth Seebold, Professor of
Plant Pathology, will serve as co-mentors for his program. Both are very experienced in
integrated pest management, Bessin with insects and Seebold with chemical controls.
Both work extensively with Kentucky farmers in a similar role to Mr. Navarro, including
vegetables.
The proposed six-week program for the Borlaug Fellow at the University of Kentucky
would begin with a two-day orientation to University, Lexington, and Central Kentucky.
The Fellow would visit local farms and agribusinesses. He would also be taken to local
attractions to become more acquainted with Lexington history and culture. After this
orientation, the training program will focus on participating in farm visits, participating in
extension meetings, attending classes, and observing/working in laboratories. Mr.
Navarro will be able to consult extensively with professors in Entomology, Horticulture,
and Plant Pathology, along with faculty who teach in the Sustainable Agriculture and the
Natural Resource Conservation programs. The exact schedule will be coordinated
through communications with Mr. Navarro.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 8/12/08 → 8/12/10 |
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