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Tyler Mason is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University (OSU). He serves as the Small Farms and Urban Horticultural Food Crop Production Systems Extension Specialist, focusing on bridging research and practical applications in vegetable production. His roles include academic teaching, extension outreach, and collaborative research.
Education: Ph.D. in Horticulture (Colorado State University, 2020), M.S. in Agriculture (Extension Education, Colorado State University, 2016), B.S. in Agricultural Education (Purdue University, 2011). Certifications include Produce Safety Grower Training through the Produce Safety Alliance.
Research Interests: Expanding knowledge on organic and low-chemical-input horticultural practices, sustainable agricultural development, and vegetable production systems. Focus areas include crop inputs, genotypes, and production practices across conventional, sustainable, and organic systems. Specializes in weed management, irrigation efficiency, and climate-resilient crop breeding.
Recent Grants: Includes projects on climate-resilient horticulture, heat-tolerant tomatoes, mycorrhizal fungal inoculation, biochar use in agriculture, and training for beginning farmers. Total active grants span 2023–2030 with topics ranging from soilless media fertility to community garden development.
Teaching: Emphasizes experiential learning and problem-solving approaches. Courses include Master's Research and Thesis guidance and Master Gardener Training programs. Teaching philosophy integrates Kolb's experiential learning theory with real-world agricultural challenges.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with OSU Extension and interdisciplinary teams on projects involving small farms, urban horticulture, and agricultural sustainability. Engages with organizations like the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Produce Safety Alliance.
