Research Specialist
Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm
New Franklin, MO
matthewashby@mail.missouri.edu
Matthew completed a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and a Minor in Sustainable agriculture from Mizzou in 2019. Since then, he has spent time supporting research on conventional row crops like corn and soy, and specialty crops like wine grapes and tomatoes. He now works to support research goals at the Center for Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm where he helps manage and maintain the breeding trials, genetic repositories, and legacy orchards. His current role focuses on work with the Revord Nut Breeding lab on projects involving Black Walnut, Chestnut, Pecan, and Hazelnut.
