Finding a Way to Stand Out

The Grower & The Economist

This week’s guest expert is Dr. Christopher Currey, Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Dr. Currey’s desire to get his hands dirty and see the results of his work took him out of the lab and into the field. His non-traditional jobs bring a unique perspective to the horticulture industry, to his students, and to our listeners. From choosing quality over quantity at a botanical conservancy, to growing tropical orchids in the harsh Minnesota winters, to finally specializing in commercial herb production, his findings and lessons apply to traditional and specialty producers alike. As Dr. Konjoian likes to say, a plant is a plant is a plant. Sometimes we need a different angle to understand the hard lessons and Dr. Currey provides it.