Forage specialist at Oregon State University with research, teaching, extension, and international projects responsibilities. Initial research focused on biological nitrogen fixation of forage legumes. Recent work has been in physiological ecology; matching forage species with climate and soil conditions using crop modeling and GIS-based mapping. Extension activities included national standards for forage quality evaluation and practical computer applications, including developing the Forage Information System. Teaching responsibilities have included the CROP310: Forage Production undergraduate class (both on-campus and eCampus), developing Organic Forages modules for an eCampus Organic Production Systems class and developing a National Forage and Grasslands Curriculum.