I work on a USDA-NIFA project at Tennessee State University addressing heat stress in fresh-market tomatoes. I collaborate with farmers, extension, and researchers to support field research, outreach, and translate science into practical, climate-resilient strategies.

I am looking for funding/ in-kind support for products which amend farm soils to promote diversity of soil microbes (e.g. increase active soil organic carbon) and enhance drought tolerance through soil moisture retention to include in field trials for the 2026 growing season.