Robert Norris, Ms Cca Ch
About Robert Norris, Ms Cca Ch
Robert Norris is a Senior Grower and Nutrient Management Specialist at 80 Acres Farms, where he focuses on optimizing growth and yield of strawberries. He has extensive experience in agronomy, nutrient management, and hydroponic crop strategies, with a strong academic background in crop and soil sciences.
Work at 80 Acres Farms
Robert Norris serves as the Senior Grower and Nutrient Management Specialist at 80 Acres Farms in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been in this role since 2017, contributing to the agronomic commercialization of strawberries. His focus is on optimizing growth and yield, which involves developing comprehensive nutrient management plans tailored for commercial farms. Norris plays a key role in defining and training staff on standard operating procedures for various crops, ensuring consistency and quality in production.
Education and Expertise
Robert Norris holds a Master of Science (MS) in Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science: Soil, Water, and Land Resources from the University of Maryland College Park between 2003 and 2006. Additionally, he has training in International Agriculture from the United States Peace Corps and has studied Hydrology and Water Resources Science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Norris has expertise in hydroponic irrigation strategies and sole-source LED lighting strategies, which enhance advanced crop management.
Background
Robert Norris has a diverse professional background in agriculture and environmental science. He began his career as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 2002 to 2003. He then worked as an Assistant Grower at Accokeek Foundation in 2010 and as an Environmental Scientist at Coastal Resources, Inc. from 2009 to 2010. His experience includes serving as a Soil Fertility Research Technician at the University of Maryland and as an Area Agronomist for USDA-NRCS from 2015 to 2017. He also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech from 2012 to 2015.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Robert Norris has contributed to various agricultural initiatives and research projects. He has developed innovative hydroponic crop management strategies aimed at improving yield and quality for both new and existing crops. Norris has specialized in managing a diverse range of crops, including strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, basil, and microgreens. His role as an Adjunct Horticulture Lecturer at the University of Cincinnati in 2021 further highlights his commitment to education and knowledge sharing in the field of horticulture.