The Stockbridge School of Agriculture, UMass Amherst

09/01/2026

Teens from Brattleboro Boys & Girls Club Explore Careers at UMass Student Farm

Vermont teens explored careers in agriculture with a tour of the UMass Student Farm that included organic vegetable production, a pick-your-own field of flowers for CSA members, and ethical raising of poultry and other farm animals.

https://www.umass.edu/stockbridge/news/teens-brattleboro-boys-girls-club-explore-careers-umass-student-farm

08/28/2026

Our own Rob Wick, Emeritus Professor of Plant Pathology and Diagnostics, has published a fantastic compendium of herbs with beautiful photos. It's no wonder UMass is #1 in Agricultural Sciences nation-wide.

Diagnosing disease issues in herb crops? “Compendium of Herb Diseases and Pests,” edited by Robert L. Wick, Angela M. Madeiras, and Richard N. Raid, compiles comprehensive information on diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, oomycetes, viruses, and nematodes, along with arthropod and mollusk pests and abiotic disorders affecting herb crops.

With 242 photographs illustrating symptoms and damage, this compendium helps diagnosticians compare field observations with reliable visual references to support identification and decision making. You, or your library, can buy it here: https://my.apsnet.org/APSStore/APSStore/Product-Detail.aspx?iProductCode=47212

08/26/2026

Ben Robbins '16 Coaxes A Rare Bloom As Greenhouse Manager at URI

In his 30's before earning his degrees in Horticultural Science, Stockie Ben Robbins '16 tells older students and career shifters "It's never too late to explore your passions and find a career that satisfies you.”

https://bit.ly/BenRobbins16

08/20/2026

Alum Cultivates Community, Food Justice, and Sustainability at Local Farm

The values learned in our Sustainable Food & Farming program have taken root at Abundance Farm in Northampton, under Farm Manager, and Stockie Alum, Nat Ross '22. "Everyone is welcome here," explains Ross...

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08/07/2026

We support the community and the community supports us! Thanks to everyone who came out to our Farm Field Day, at the UMass Student Farm, to hear about our latest research in sustainable agriculture, and plant and soil sciences.

08/04/2026

Stockie Nick Pappas (Turfgrass Management AS ’10; Plant & Soil Sciences ’12) explains his job as Field Director for the NFL. Nick has overseen the growth and installation of the playing field for the last few Superbowls.

Do you know a young sports fan who would benefit from the Turfgrass Program at Stockbridge? They can request a tour of both Stockbridge and the Troll Turf Research Center, at the Visit page of the Stockbridge website.

NFL Field Director, Nick Pappas, joins Dan Patrick for insight into the grass vs. turf debate, advancements in technology to create a friendly surface, and much more.

07/17/2026

Stockbridge alumni, all sports turf managers and superintendents working in golf courses, parks, and colleges, comprised 3 turfgrass crews at the FIFA World Cup in Boston. Want to be this close to the action? Come Grow With Us!

07/07/2026

UMass Amherst continues undefeated as the #1 university for agricultural sciences in the US, and the only US school in the global top ten agricultural sciences universities, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. See link in comments.

06/25/2026

Turf Alum Jon Jennings Awarded E.J. Marshall Platter at U.S. Open in Golf

Superintendent Jennings was honored for his agronomic excellence and leadership after he and his team prepared the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club to host the 2026 U.S. Open Championship. See Link in Comments.

06/22/2026

Stockies run many of the Top Ten golf courses in the US.

Our heartiest congratulations to Shinnecock Hills super and UMass alum Jonathan Jennings for overseeing a stiff test of golf in a beautiful setting at last week's US Open. For his efforts Jon was awarded the E.J. Marshall Platter from the United States Golf Association. Bravo!

Article: https://t.ly/C3_oI

Video: https://t.ly/8I7cS

Photo courtesy of the USGA.