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Dr. Kathleen Delate is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University, where she conducts research and extension work focused on organic farming systems. Her affiliations include board membership on the Iowa Department of Agriculture's Organic Advisory Committee since 1997, and visiting scholar positions in Italy (2014) and New Zealand (2006).
Education:
- PhD, University of California-Berkeley, 1991
- MS, University of Florida, 1986
- BS, University of Florida, 1977
Her research program evaluates agroecological methods to improve organic farming, with emphasis on nutrient management, pest control strategies, crop rotations, organic no-till techniques, varietal responses, and integrated crop-livestock systems. This work aims to enhance production while reducing agriculture's environmental footprint through sustainable practices that improve soil quality and economic returns.
Awards and Recognition:
- Organic Pioneer Award, Rodale Institute (2017)
- Outstanding Achievement in Organic Research, American Society of Agronomy (2016)
- Outstanding Extension & Professional Practice Award, Iowa State University (2015)
- Distinguished Service Award, American Society of Agronomy (2011)
- Individual Achievement in Extension Award (2002)
- Multiple leadership appointments in national agricultural societies
Recent major grants include:
- USDA-NIFA: $1.9M for integrated crop-livestock systems (2014-2019)
- USDA-NIFA: $1M for organic corn breeding (2017-2021)
- USDA-NRCS: $2.2M for cover-crop systems (2018-2021)
Teaching responsibilities include the cross-listed course Organic Agriculture: Theory and Practice (HORT 484/584).
