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Tom Bilbo, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionDr. Tom BilboPostdoctoral Research Scholar Call Dr. Tom E-mail Dr. Tom Entomology & Plant PathologyChris ClavetResearch Specialist Call Chris E-mail Chris Horticultural ScienceAmelia Heintz-Botz, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionAmelia Heintz-BotzResearch Technician E-mail Amelia Mountain Hort Crops Research & Extension CenterTom Kon, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionDr. Tom KonAssistant Professor: Southeastern Apple Research Specialist Call Dr. Tom E-mail Dr. Tom Horticultural ScienceRachel Kreis, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionRachel KreisResearch Assistant Call Rachel E-mail Rachel Entomology & Plant PathologyWayne Mitchem, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionWayne MitchemSouthern Region Small Fruit Consortium Coordinator and Fruit Weed Management Call Wayne E-mail Wayne Horticultural ScienceEmily Ogburn, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionEmily OgburnResearch Associate Call Emily E-mail Emily Entomology & Plant PathologyMichael Parker, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionDr. Michael ParkerExtension Horticulture Specialist and Associate Professor (Tree Fruits / Pecans) Call Dr. Michael E-mail Dr. Michael Horticultural ScienceElena Rogers, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionElena RogersArea Specialized Agent, Agriculture - Food Safety - Fresh Produce Western NC Serves 49 Counties and EBCIBased out of Horticultural ScienceCall Elena E-mail Elena Horticultural ScienceStephen Schoof, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionStephen SchoofAgricultural Research Specialist Call Stephen E-mail Stephen Entomology & Plant PathologySara Villani, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionDr. Sara VillaniExtension Specialist (Apple and Ornamental Plant Pathology) Call Dr. Sara E-mail Dr. Sara Entomology & Plant PathologyJim Walgenbach, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionDr. Jim WalgenbachProfessor & Extension Entomology Specialist (Fruits / Vegetables) Call Dr. Jim E-mail Dr. Jim Entomology & Plant Pathology