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Lewis, John
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[194-?]-
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Berry Crop Extension Specialist, Perennia, Nova Scotia Agricultural College.
Horticulturist: Lewis Crop Consulting (2016 - Present) - Provides horticultural consulting services to the agricultural industry, focusing on berry crops.
Horticulturist Perennia (2001-2016) - Provided extension and consulting services to the Nova Scotia small fruit industry.
Berry Crops Specialist - Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (1997- 2000) - Responsible for providing a complete, integrated package of current production information, conducting applied research, and leading developmental initiatives for all berry crops grown in Nova Scotia (with the exception of lowbush blueberries). Production information is delivered via printed publications, newsletters, electronic communication, short courses, grower meetings, office consultations, and farm consultations. Applied research needs are identified and appropriate research coordinated with others and/or conducted directly.
Scientific Officer - Nova Scotia Crop Development Institute (1990-1997) - Duties: Secretary/manager of the CDI; proposal writing, design, initiation, and administration of research projects on forage, grain, vegetable, and fruit crops; supervision of field crew; data analysis and communication of results.
Dalhousie University Master of Science (M.Sc.), Biology, General (1986-1989) - Master's thesis on the "effects of paclobutrazol on the growth and physiology of lowbush blueberry".
Dalhousie University - Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc), Biology major, Chemistry minor (1983-1986) - Honours thesis on "effects of intercropping fababeans and oats"
Horticulturist: Lewis Crop Consulting (2016 - Present) - Provides horticultural consulting services to the agricultural industry, focusing on berry crops.
Horticulturist Perennia (2001-2016) - Provided extension and consulting services to the Nova Scotia small fruit industry.
Berry Crops Specialist - Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (1997- 2000) - Responsible for providing a complete, integrated package of current production information, conducting applied research, and leading developmental initiatives for all berry crops grown in Nova Scotia (with the exception of lowbush blueberries). Production information is delivered via printed publications, newsletters, electronic communication, short courses, grower meetings, office consultations, and farm consultations. Applied research needs are identified and appropriate research coordinated with others and/or conducted directly.
Scientific Officer - Nova Scotia Crop Development Institute (1990-1997) - Duties: Secretary/manager of the CDI; proposal writing, design, initiation, and administration of research projects on forage, grain, vegetable, and fruit crops; supervision of field crew; data analysis and communication of results.
Dalhousie University Master of Science (M.Sc.), Biology, General (1986-1989) - Master's thesis on the "effects of paclobutrazol on the growth and physiology of lowbush blueberry".
Dalhousie University - Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc), Biology major, Chemistry minor (1983-1986) - Honours thesis on "effects of intercropping fababeans and oats"
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Record created September 6, 2024, by J. MacIsaac.
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