Biography
Katie supports farms of all sizes and production types across the state of Minnesota by translating climate data into concrete actions farmers can take to build resilience. Prior to joining MCAP, Katie worked in education and research at the University of Minnesota, where she earned her MS in Applied Plant Sciences. She is especially interested in training farmer advisors, exploring new research pathways, and creating helpful adaptation resources for the Midwest.
Research Interests
Climate adaptation, cover crops, soil health, decision tools
Selected Publications and Presentations
Black, K.L.; Wells, S.; Johnson, G.A.; Lazarus, W.F.; Kraus, A. Interseeding Wide-Row Corn with Forage Cover Crops: Investigating System Potential for Expanded Economic Opportunities in Corn Production Systems. Agronomy 2023, 13, 307. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13020307