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NACOGDOCHES, 德州 — Dr. Jared Barnes, associate professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University, was featured in a 新 York Times article that allows him to share his gardening expertise and the resources he uses as an educator.
From Barnes’ experiences gardening as a boy to his current position as a faculty member in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, the article addresses Barnes’ passion for teaching through his newsletter, “一动,” and the insights he gains from other horticulturalists’ newsletters.
"I was so honored that The 新 York Times reached out to profile me and my efforts to help gardeners and horticulturists cultivate the skills they need to grow through my newsletter,” Barnes said. “I love teaching and inspiring students in the classroom.”
In the piece, Barnes remarks on how his students’ curiosity has inspired him to search for new information and data, which he extends to a broader audience through “一动.” The newsletter also aims to increase recognition of sb体育’s horticulture program.
“As educators and advocates for agriculture and horticulture, we have to make those connections with the public, 太,” Barnes said. “In doing so, we share that sb体育 is a great place to prepare for careers in the green industry.”
The article also highlights the Plantery, a project that Barnes has helped build alongside his students.
“I was thrilled that the article featured the Plantery, our student botanic garden on campus where we just built our new native plant trial garden last year with the help of more than 30 students,” Barnes said. “In the 10 years I’ve been here, students and colleagues in the Department of Agriculture have worked hard to help me reinvigorate the horticulture program and turn this space into a living lab for students across campus.”
Those with a 新 York Times account can access the article in which Barnes is featured. For more information about Barnes’ newsletter and research, visit his website.
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