The UC Master Gardener Program is excited to welcome new Advisors to our community of practice! Each new advisor has assumed the critical role of supporting the academic integrity of the UC Master Gardener Program within their respective county or region. The advisor's role entails harmonizing program activities with local and state consumer horticulture needs, delivering top-notch training, and reviewing the outputs of UC Master Gardener volunteers for accuracy.
Advisors Andrews, Godfrey, Hill, Singh, Pitton, and Volk will work closely with UC Master Gardener Coordinators to support the ongoing success and growing impacts of their respective UC Master Gardener Programs.
The following fantastic new Advisors have recently joined UC ANR:
Ellie Andrews
Specialty Crops Advisor, Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties (UC Master Gardener Advisor in Sonoma County):
- Fruit, nut and vegetable crops
- Plant biological efficiency and abiotic stresses affecting plants
- Conservation and efficient use of water
- Harnessing ecosystem services
Jessie Godfrey
Environmental Horticulture & Water Resource Management Advisor, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco (UC Master Gardener Advisor in Alameda & Contra Costa Counites):
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Natural Ecosystems
Ryan Hill
Weed Science and Agronomy Advisor, Tehama, Shasta & Glenn Counties:
- Weed control
- Herbicide safety
Hardeep Singh
Local Food Systems Advisor, Central Sierra (Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne & El Dorado):
- Fruit & vegetable crops
- Urban agriculture/local and regional food systems
Bruno Pitton
Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Placer & Nevada Counties:
- Floriculture & Nursery
- Greenhouse management
Emma Volk
Production Horticulture Area Advisor, Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties:
- Vegetables