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Dr. Mae Culumber is a UC Cooperative Extension Nut Crop Farm Advisor serving in Fresno County since 2016. Her graduate degrees include a PhD in soil science and a Master’s in Ecology, both from Utah State University. Her program focuses on enhancing the viability of nut crop agriculture through applied research and outreach education with emphasis on soil and water conservation, soil salinity management, tree training and pruning, tree nutrition, and pest and disease management. Her research is focused on finding practical, sustainable solutions that are feasible to implement in orchard operations
Dr. Mae Culumber is a UC Cooperative Extension Nut Crop Farm Advisor serving in Fresno County since 2016. Her graduate degrees include a PhD in soil science and a Master’s in Ecology, both from Utah State University. Her program focuses on enhancing the viability of nut crop agriculture through applied research and outreach education with emphasis on soil and water conservation, soil salinity management, tree training and pruning, tree nutrition, and pest and disease management. Her research is focused on finding practical, sustainable solutions that are feasible to implement in orchard operations










