Michelle began working with the Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Program (ASAP) program staff in 2005.  The Program's mission is to build and sustain an organization that empowers the on and off campus community working to advance sustainable and organic food and farming systems in Illinois by:

•         increasing program visibility as well as community awareness of relevant issues, activities and resources

•         by supporting networking, educational efforts, and information exchange,

•         helping groups and individuals take advantage of emerging opportunities or respond to immediate need.

Michelle's research addresses the function of, and factors influencing, soil organic matter in natural and managed ecosystems. Ongoing research includes studied of the influence of elevated CO₂ and O₃ on roots and soil organic matter response, characterization of management (organic management, crop rotation, biomass crops, tillage and fertilization) on organic matter fractions, dynamics, leaching and trace gas emissions, Bt toxin persistence in soils, climate and agriculture, and the relationship SOC, co-benefits, and economic policy.


Links

http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=2