Rick Carr - Rodale Institute

Rick Carr, Compost Production Specialist
Rick Carr has been studying the science and utilization of compost, vermicompost and liquid extracts in both the laboratory and field since 2008. Rick earned a Master of Science degree in Plant Pathology from Cornell University in 2012 and, under the advisement of Dr. Eric Nelson, conducted research on understanding the mechanisms associated with vermicompost-mediated disease suppression. His research has contributed to understanding biologically-based disease suppression as well as new information on Pythium aphanidermatum development and pathogenicity. Rick became a Master Composter of Tompkins County, NY in 2008 and spent a year after his graduate studies working and studying on a large certified organic farm in Argentina where he developed a new perspective on how laboratory studies translate to on-farm research and application.

Rick Carr separates the 'Feel Good' from the 'Real Good' in this Rodale Institute 'Compost Science' webinar 2017. 

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