Her research focuses on sustainable nursery production, particularly plant water use, efficient irrigation technologies, and integrated pest management. Fulcher completed her PhD in Crop Science from the University of Kentucky in 2010 and began working for UTIA as an assistant professor the same year. She is the 2014 Outstanding New Extension Worker Award winner. Amy works with Extension agents and nursery producers to optimize production practices and improve the sustainability of nursery production, particularly through efficient and environmentally sound use of water and pesticides. Sharon Jean-Philippe, Department of Forestry Wildlife and Fisheries, 70% teaching/30% extension