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Dr. Mae Culumber

DR. Mae Culumber is a University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Farm Advisor in Fresno County. Dr. Culumber has always been fascinated with studying natural landscapes and agricultural ecosystems. She obtained a BS degree in biology at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which then led to her pursuing her MS in ecology and her PhD in soil science at
Utah State University. Her dissertation research investigated the
influence of leguminous cover crops and other organic
production methods on soil health, tree vigor and productivity in
Utah peach orchards. In her current position with UCCE, Dr.
Culumber is focused on enhancing the sustainability and viability
of nut crop agriculture by conducting applied research and
providing outreach education in soil, water, and nutrition
management.