Carrie Brown has been announced as the new Environmental Horticulture and Controlled Environment Agriculture Advisor serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Mateo, and San Benito Counties for the University of California.
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Carrie joined UC Cooperative Extension in February 2026 as the Environmental Horticulture and Controlled Environment Agriculture Advisor serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Mateo,
© University of California and San Benito Counties. Based in Watsonville, she is developing an applied research and extension program to support the region's environmental horticulture industry, including nursery, greenhouse, and other controlled-environment production systems. Carrie also serves as the academic advisor for the UC Master Gardener program in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
Carrie's work focuses on helping greenhouse and nursery producers improve crop productivity and sustainability through efficient water and nutrient management, integrated pest management, and the evaluation of emerging technologies that can enhance production efficiency and profitability. A key priority for her program is connecting with growers to better understand current challenges and opportunities facing the industry and to develop research and educational programs that address those needs.
Source: University of California
