Grant Edward Johnson

Grant Edward Johnson

(He/Him/His)

Assistant CE Urban Agriculture Technology Area Advisor

gejohnson@ucanr.edu
M.S. Horticulture and Agronomy, University of California Davis. 2023
B.S. Biological Sciences, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. 2013
Irrigation management, horticulture, nursery crops, indoor production, urban agriculture

Grant Johnson serves as the Urban Agriculture Technology Advisor for Los Angeles and Orange Counties, providing impartial, research-driven insights to optimize plant production in urban environments. With a focus on indoor production, such as greenhouses, his diverse clientele includes nurseries, commercial growers, school districts, and community gardens. In his dynamic role, Johnson actively shapes the future of urban agriculture by tackling challenges through economies of scale. This involves creative exploration of horticultural topics related to irrigation, plant culture, and agricultural technology innovations that drive the future of farming, ensuring technological advancements that benefit a wide range of urban farming practitioners.