Responsibilities include overseeing the overall administration and management of the NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station, coordinating all research activities and developing and conducting selected research projects. Jim has been Station Coordinator since 1992.
Primary emphasis is cherry production.
The district assignment is for northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, with nearly all of the fruit concentrated in the northwest area of the lower peninsula. Also serves as a statewide leader for cherry Extension programming. Jackie Baase Provides secretarial support to the Coordinator, Farm Manager, and District Fruit IPM Agent at the NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station by performing work characteristic of a receptionist, bookkeeper, typist, and general clerical assistant in order to facilitate optimal functioning of Station work flow. Also coordinates scheduling and billing for a faculty-student dormitory and conference facility located on the Station property. Jackie has been on staff since 1981.