University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fresno, CA, USA
IPM for Small Farms Staff Research Associate 3 Fresno, CA, Job ID 59145 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Location : Fresno County Date Posted : September 28, 2023 Closing Date : Until Filled The Research Associate will design and conduct applied research on insect pest management on small-scale and diversified farms in California's San Joaquin Valley. Research activities for this position are part of an applied research and extension program focused on both economic viability and environmental sustainability of small-scale production systems, with an emphasis on agroecological practices compatible with diversified farming systems. This position will provide research support for efforts to adapt integrated pest management (IPM) methods for successful integrated pest management on small-scale and diversified farms, including conservation and augmentative biological control, cultural controls, host plant resistance, and organic-approved or...