The IR-4 Project

Happy Retirement, Marylee Ross! 🎉

Marylee Ross, Regional Field Coordinator for IR-4’s Northeast Region, retired on June 1. Marylee led a meaningful, 35-year career at the UMD-Lower Eastern Shore REC, working alongside fellow biologists to conduct research directly serving the needs of local and regional specialty crop producers. Marylee has been an incredible mentor, grower advocate, and community builder. We will miss her, but we know the Northeast Region team is well prepared to carry on her legacy of heartfelt leadership!

Read more about Marylee's inspiring path and retirement plans in our latest story:
https://www.ir4project.org/news/maryleerossretires/

Image courtesy of the University of Maryland.

Growers and researchers—what pest problems are you seeing in nursery and ornamental production? IR-4's Environmental Horticulture Program is here to listen and help.

The Grower & Extension Survey is now open and welcoming responses to help shape future priority discussions for IR-4's Environmental Horticulture research. The Survey is designed for growers and producers to share their pest management challenges and needs.

The survey is open for responses throughout the year. The next priority-setting workshop for the EH program will be in the fall of 2027.

To fill out the Grower & Extension Survey (or complete a Project Request Form), visit the EH Program's Grower Needs page.

http://ncst.at/bMwp50Z7J4A