Speaker

Matthew Ryan

Matthew Ryan is an Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University. He conducts research on sustainable cropping systems, and works with farmers, extension educators, and researchers to develop solutions to problems in agriculture. Replacing external inputs with ecological processes and more fully utilizing biotic interactions is a central theme. Matthew explores the use of crop rotation, cover crops, and intercropping to diversify cropping systems, regenerate soil health, enhance biodiversity, suppress weeds and other pests, and increase resilience to climate change.