Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Nick graduated with his M.S. in Plant Science at USU in 2025, where he studied extending delphinium and larkspur production and also developed an extensive background in IPM. He is now Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist at South Dakota State University.
Melanie Stock, Utah State University:
Melanie is an Assistant Professor / Extension Urban & Small Farms Specialist in the Plants, Soils, and Climate Department at USU. As a soil scientist, her research targets improving cut flower production in the Intermountain West, small farm resource use efficiency – particularly soil fertility and water management, and urban soil contamination. She is also an avid urban homesteader.
Nick graduated with his M.S. in Plant Science at USU in 2025, where he studied extending delphinium and larkspur production and also developed an extensive background in IPM. He is now Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist at South Dakota State University.
Melanie Stock, Utah State University:
Melanie is an Assistant Professor / Extension Urban & Small Farms Specialist in the Plants, Soils, and Climate Department at USU. As a soil scientist, her research targets improving cut flower production in the Intermountain West, small farm resource use efficiency – particularly soil fertility and water management, and urban soil contamination. She is also an avid urban homesteader.
