People

Faculty

Laura Ingwell

Laura L. Ingwell

Purdue University, Entomology, Fruit and Vegetable Pest Management
PI
765.494.6167
Ian Kaplan

Ian Kaplan

Purdue University, Entomology, Insect Ecology
Co-PI
Ariana Torres

Ariana Torres

Purdue University, Horticulture, Horticulture Economics
Co-PI
Guan Wenjing

Guan Wenjing

Purdue University, Horticulture, Horticultural Specialist
Co-PI
Kacie Athey

Kacie Athey

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Crop Sciences, Specialty Crops Entomology
Co-PI
Shadi Atallah

Shadi Atallah

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Agricultural & Consumer Economics, Natural Resource Economics
Co-PI
Anna Wallingford

Anna Wallingford

University of New Hampshire, Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems, Integrated Pest Management
Co-PI

Link/contact: https://colsa.unh.edu/person/anna-wallingford

Wallingford Lab Instagram: @wallingfordlab.unh

Becky Sideman

Becky Sideman

University of New Hampshire, Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Food Systems, Sustainable Horticulture Production
Co-PI

Link/contact: https://colsa.unh.edu/person/rebecca-sideman

Sideman Lab Instagram: @unh_sidemanlab

Postdoctoral Scholars

Samantha Wilden

Samantha Wilden PhD

Purdue University, Entomology, Insect ecology and management

Graduate Students

Garima Kohli

Garima Kohli

University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, Entomology, Insect ecology and management
PhD student
Julia Wooby

Julia Wooby

Purdue University, Entomology
PhD student
Cheng Bi

Cheng Bi

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Natural resource economics
PhD student
Robert Grosdidier

Robert Grosdidier

Purdue University, Entomology
PhD student
Allison Zablah

Allison Zablah

Purdue University, Entomology
M.S. student
Jean Pierre Zavala

Jean Pierre Zavala

Purdue University, Horticulture, Horticulture economics
MS student
Eleanor Meys

Eleanor Meys

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Entomology, Insect ecology and management
MS Student

Advisory Board

Steven Arthurs

Steven Arthurs

BioBee USA

BioBee provides environmentally friendly options for biological pest control for both conventional and organic agriculture. These solutions reduce the use of insecticides and miticides and assist farmers in growing quality fruits, vegetables, and flowers free of chemical residue. The implementation of a successful Integrated Pest Management program (IPM) allows growers to obtain higher quality and yields, which increases profit and create opportunity for exportation to countries that adhere to Global GAP and Supermarket MRLs requirements on both local and export markets.

Link/contact: www.biobee.us

Karly Regan

Karly Regan

Certis Biologicals

Certis Biologicals specializes in the development of biological pesticides for crops around the world. Karly started as a Field Development Manager at Certis in May 2023, consulting with grower clients in the northeastern US and collaborating on research trials throughout her territory. Prior to joining Certis, Karly worked as an extension educator with vegetable, fruit and ornamental producers in southcentral Pennsylvania and conducted research on nutrient, disease, and insect management in produce crops.

Link/contact: https://www.certisbio.com/

Suzanne Wainwright-Evans

Suzanne Wainwright-Evans

BugLady Consulting

Buglady Consulting provides consulting services on pest issues to many areas of the horticulture industry. For 23 years, BLC has specialized in biological control as part of an IPM program, all client recommendations are made to manage pests while being financially and ecologically minded.

Link/contact: www.bugladyconsulting.com

Eli Robb Genesis McKiernan-Allen

Eli Robb & Genesis McKiernan-Allen

Full Hand Farm, Noblesville, IN

Genesis and Eli are first generation growers and owners of Full Hand Farm (est. 2011). Full Hand Farm is a 5-acre diversified farm located near Indianapolis, IN. Genesis and Eli grow 40 types of organic crops year-round, but specialize in fresh-eating salad greens. They sell primarily through farmers markets and local restaurants.

Link/contact: https://www.fullhandfarm.com/our-sustainable-farm

Amy Matthews

Amy Matthews

Mad Farmers Collective, Indianapolis, IN

The Mad Farmers Collective is a group of several growers who combined forces in 2017 to farm together in downtown Indianapolis. South Circle Farm is the largest of their farms (1.5 acre) packed with a diversity of crops produced using organic, small-scale, and intensive practices (no-till, little electricity). They sell primarily via farmers markets and direct online sales.

Link/contact: https://www.madfarmersindy.com/

Jen & Jeff Miller

Jen & Jeff Miller

Prairie Wind Family Farm, Grayslake, IL

Prairie Wind Family Farm is a 40-acre farm owned and operated by the Miller family. They are located Grayslake, IL (roughly 40 miles north of Chicago). They specialize in organic vegetable production and fresh eggs, but also sell products from partnering farms. They sell primarily through their farm stand and CSA program. They also mentors to beginning farmers through the Liberty Prairie Foundation.

Link/contact: prairiewindfamilyfarm.com

David Tuttle

David Tuttle

Riverside Farm Stand and Greenhouse, North Berwick, ME

Riverside Farm Stand and Greenhouse is one of the oldest ultigenerational farms in Maine (starting in 1743). Since then, the farm has expanded to over 200 acres and specializes in fresh vegetable and fruit production, although they offer value-added and ornamental crops throughout the season. Sales are primarily through their farm stand and local farmers’ markets.

Link/contact: https://riversidefarmstand.com/

Sandy & Paul Arnold

Sandy & Paul Arnold

Pleasant Valley Farm, Argyle, NY

Pleasant Valley Farm has been in business for over 30 years and is owned and operated by the Arnold Family. They produce over 40 vegetable and fruit crops and specialize in the year-round production of greens in high tunnels. They are Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) and sell direct-to-consumer via farmers’ markets and online sales.

Link/contact: http://pvfproduce.com/