Gary R. Bachman
Extension/Research Professor
Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture
Coastal Research and Extension Center
Mailing Address:
1815 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
Mailing Address:
1815 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
Research/Extension Assignments: - Develop an aggressive horticulture program relevant to Mississippi and the upper Gulf of Mexico and targeted at both youth and adult audiences
- Host of Southern Gardening
Education:
- Ph.D., The Ohio State University
- M.S., Clemson University
- B.S., Clemson University
Society Membership:
- American Society for Horticultural Science
- Vice-President, Extension Division
- Southern Region-American Society for Horticultural Science
- International Plant Propagators Society-Southern Region
- Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association
- Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association
- Southern Nursery Association
- Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Certifications: - Certified Professional Horticulturist
- Accredited Green Roof Professional
Recognitions and Awards: - 2016 Booker Mims Excellence in Plant Agriculture Programs, Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 Audio Recording (Regional Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 Publication (Regional Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 Published Photo and Caption (Regional Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 Video Presentation (Regional Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 State Communicator of the Year, Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2016 State Specialist Communicator of the Year, Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2015 Franklin T. Burns Outstanding Extension Community Resource Development Award, Mississippi State University Extension
- 2015 State Specialist Communicator of the Year, Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- 2015 Leaflet Extension Division Education Materials Award, American Society for Horticultural Science
- 2015 Audio Recording (National Winner), Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents