معرفی
Joseph Amsili is a Senior Extension Associate and Program Director for the New York Soil Health Program at Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. His work focuses on advancing soil health through applied research, extension initiatives, and farmer engagement. Key roles include leading the Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Day series and the NY Soil Health Specialist Training Series. He developed the Production Environment Soil Health Benchmarks, adopted by NY State to align with the Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act. His research emphasizes soil carbon dynamics, sustainable soil management, and cover crop impacts.
Education: Ph.D. in Soil Science (Cornell University, 2024), M.S. in Soil Science with a Biogeochemistry minor (Penn State, 2018), B.S. in Earth Systems with a Soil Science minor (Cornell, 2013).
Research interests include soil health assessment protocols, carbon sequestration, cover crop root traits, and agroecosystem resilience. He collaborates with institutions like Cornell AgriTech and the Lake Erie Research & Extension Lab, contributing to case studies like the Betts Farm cover cropping initiative. His work bridges academic research with practical applications to enhance agricultural sustainability and climate resilience.
