About: Dana Shugrue

Since greenhouses remove the mortality factors that would suppress spider mites, growers are especially vulnerable to an infestation. These factors include predators, extreme temperatures, and volatile weather conditions. “Greenhouses have suitable temperatures year-round and often ideal temperatures for the growth rate of insects,” says Laura Ingwell, Ph.D., associate professor of entomology at Purdue University. “Growers  Continue Reading »

Gretchen Schimelpfenig entered the energy space fighting climate change one utility bill at a time. As senior energy engineer at Energy Resources Integration, she aims to save energy and reduce the cost of operating buildings. She originally started working on university buildings, data centers, and hospitals. Throughout those experiences she learned a lot about HVAC  Continue Reading »

Jack Maruna has spent the last four years at the intersection of horticulture, hospitality, and the culinary arts. He dedicated most of that time to Auburn University’s Food U program, a campus-wide effort that brings locally grown food to students across campus. He brought knowledge from that experience to his new role at Jones Valley  Continue Reading »