Kristine Lang

Kristine Lang is an Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist at South Dakota State University (SDSU), affiliated with the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science. Her work focuses on sustainable horticultural practices, crop improvement, and educational outreach. She is based at the Edgar S. McFadden Biostress Laboratory, Room 255B, in Brookings, SD.

Her research interests span cover crops, high tunnel vegetable production, grafting techniques for tomatoes, and the integration of sustainable practices in agriculture. Notable areas include living mulch systems for broccoli and pepper crops, shade cloth applications in bell pepper cultivation, and volunteer engagement strategies for the Extension Master Gardener Program.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to plant physiology (e.g., tomato grafting healing methods), agronomic practices (e.g., cover crop impacts on winter squash), and academic well-being (e.g., strategies to combat burnout in academia). Her work bridges practical farming solutions with community education, emphasizing long-term program sustainability.

Lang collaborates with institutions like the American Rose Trials for Sustainability® and the Midwest high tunnel research networks. She contributes to SDSU’s mission through outreach initiatives and serves as a resource for agricultural stakeholders in South Dakota.