Extension Team
Virginia Tech Research and Extension Specialists
Chris Bergh, Professor and Extension Specialist, Entomology
Use of principles of applied insect ecology to address pest management issues in Eastern tree fruits and wine grapes
Jeffrey Derr, Professor and Extension Specialist, Weed Science
Weed management in the production of nursery, tree fruit, and small fruit crops
Doug Pfeiffer, Professor and Extension Specialist, Entomology
Fruit IPM and ecological interactions in orchards and vineyards
Sherif M. Sherif, Assistant Professor of Pomology
Addresses the environmental, biological and genetic barriers that limit the production and/or profitability of pome and stone fruits in Virginia.
Srdjan Acimovic, Assistant Professor, Tree Fruit and Specialty Crop Pathologist
Disease management of tree fruits
Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents
| Name | Counties Served |
|---|---|
| Kenner Love | Rappahannock and Madison |
| Mark Sutphin | Frederick, Clarke, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren |
Visit the local VCE offices page to find agents in other Virginia counties.
Other Contacts and Partners
We partner with the following researchers in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia to produce the annual Spray Bulletin for Commercial Tree Fruit Growers.
Entomology
R.D. Fell, Virginia Tech, Entomology (bees)
C.R.R. Hooks, University of Maryland
Horticulture
C.S. Walsh, University of Maryland
Plant Pathology
A.R. Biggs, West Virginia University
J.B. Kotcon, West Virginia University
Weed Science
R.S. Chandran, West Virginia University
Pesticide Safety and Application
M.J. Weaver, Virginia Tech
A. Brown, University of Maryland
Wildlife
J. Parkhurst, Virginia Tech