Kate Cassity-Duffey

Kate Cassity-Duffey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. Her work focuses on organic production systems, particularly nitrogen mineralization and volatilization from organic fertilizers and poultry litter. She developed an online calculator for nitrogen availability from organic fertilizers and conducts outreach to Georgia/Southeast farmers.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Horticulture, University of Georgia (2010)
  • Ph.D. in Crop and Soils Science, University of Georgia (2014)
• Research Interests:
  • Organic agriculture nutrient cycling
  • Soil fertility optimization
  • Climate-adapted farming systems
  • Sustainable fertilizer sources
  • Regional crop production challenges
• Appointments:
  • 40% teaching (undergraduate courses)
  • 55% research (organic vegetable systems)
  • 5% service
• Laboratory:
  • Q Laboratory at UGA Durham Horticulture Farm
  • Research location: 1221 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA