David Davis

David Davis is a Teaching Associate Professor of Horticulture at the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, West Virginia University (WVU). A Morgantown native, he holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from WVU and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Virginia Tech University. With 17 years of teaching experience, he specializes in applied horticultural sciences and manages a diverse course portfolio.

Education:

• B.S. from West Virginia University
• M.S. from West Virginia University
• Ph.D. in Horticulture from Virginia Tech University

Research Focus:
His expertise spans sustainable agriculture, specialty crop systems, and landscape management, with emphasis on practical applications in orchard operations, plant propagation techniques, and beverage crop production (viticulture/brewing).

Professional Highlights:

• Managed commercial apple/peach orchards for 11 years
• Taught at Virginia Tech's Agricultural Technology program (1997-2006)
• Field maintenance specialist for 2004 Athens Olympics baseball/softball venues

Extracurricular: Avid fly fisher in West Virginia and Montana ecosystems.