Casey Hoy

B. S. 1981 Cornell University, Entomology Ph.D. 1988 Cornell University, Entomology My past research has included insect pest management for vegetable crops and systems analysis in applied ecology. My current appointment to the Kellogg Endowed Chair in Agricultural Ecosystems Management includes work with scientist in many disciplines devoted to simultaneous ecological, economic and social improvements in agricultural ecosystems.  Agroecosystems include people and the land, and more than just a single field or farm but entire landscapes including many farms and neighboring communities.  Managing agroecosystems means finding ways for many farmers and their neighbors to work together.  Our work generally takes a holistic approach to creating knowledge and positive change in several interrelated areas: watersheds, the science and practice of protecting water quality by farmers and their neighbors; foodsheds, particularly as a means of creating more connections between farms and neighboring communities; and energy, both in terms of farm energy efficiency and conservation and sustainable energy production.  Water, food, and energy give each of us connections to farms, and the Agroecosystems Management Program is devoted to improving those connections.