Iowa State University Extension to Agriculture and Natural Resources

Field Specialist - Horticulture

Eldon Everhart
906 6th Street
Harlan, IA 51537-1405
Voice 712-755-3104
Fax 712-755-7112
E-mail everhart@iastate.edu

Counties Served: Lyon , Osceola, Dickinson , Emmet, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Palo Alto , Plymouth , Cherokee, Buena Vista , Pocahontas, Woodbury, Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Monona, Crawford, Carroll, Harrison , Shelby , Audubon, Guthrie, Pottawattamie, Cass Adair, Mills, Montgomery , Adams , Union , Clarke, Fremont , Page, Taylor , Ringgold, Decatur

Areas of Expertise:
Ornamental horticulture including greenhouse and nursery crops are primary areas of expertise; and secondary areas of expertise include commercial fruits, vegetables, and turfgrass

Frequent Clients:
CEEDs, OAs, Master Gardener volunteers, and commercial horticulture clients including full-time and part-time, established and prospective owners, managers, and employees of horticulture businesses including vegetable farms, tree farms, orchards, nurseries, Christmas tree growers, greenhouses, garden centers, golf courses, lawn care companies, public grounds, and sports turf

Joined ISU Extension:
July 1987

Extension Positions/Other Experience:
Field Specialist/Commercial Horticulture, Iowa State university Extension, 1992 to present. Commercial Horticulture Area Specialist, Iowa State University Extension, 1987 to 1992 Instructor & Coordinator of Horticulture, Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg, Iowa, 1975 to 1987. Graduate Advisor, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1985 to 1986. Researcher, United States Department of Agriculture, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 1974. Officer, United States Army, various locations, 1970 to 1978. Greenhouse Manager, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 1967 to 1969

Education:
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1974.
Officer, United States Army, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1970.
M.S., Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 1969.
B.S., Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 1967.

Awards/Honors:
Honor and Merit Awards, Iowa State Horticulture Society, 1995 and 1987. Achievement Awards, Iowa State University Extension, 1991 and 1989. Achievement Awards, Iowa Lake Community College, 1985 and 1983. Honors: Editor, The Iowa Horticulturist magazine, 1993 to present. Director and Executive Committee member, Iowa State Horticulture Society, 1986 to present.

Publications:
Cilantro (English & Spanish), ISU Extension PM 1893, 2003, 2 pages.
Cole Crops, ISU Extension PM 1896, 2003, 4 pages.
Las Cosechas de col, ISU Extension PM 1896 (S), 2003, 4 pages.
Garlic, ISU Extension PM 1894, 2003, 2 pages.
Ajo, ISU Extension PM 1894 (S), 2003, 2 pages.
Melons, ISU Extension PM 1892, 2003, 4 pages.
Melons, ISU Extension PM 1892 (S), 2003, 4 pages.
Tomatillos, ISU Extension PM 1895, 2003, 2 pages.
Tomatillos, ISU Extension PM 1895 (S), 2003, 2 pages.
Las papas, ISU Extension PM 1890 (S), 2003, 4 pages.
El Maíz dulce, ISU Extension PM 1891 (S), 2002, 4 pages.
Selling Fruits and Vegetables, ISU Extension PM 1887, 2002, 8 pages.
Cómo Vender Frutas y Verduras, ISU Extension PM 1887(S), 2002, 7 pages.
Tomatoes, ISU Extension PM 608, 2002, 4 pages.
Tomates, ISU Extension PM 608 (S), 2002, 4 pages.
Peppers, ISU Extension PM 1888, 2002, 4 pages.
Chiles, ISU Extension PM 1888(S), 2002, 4 pages.
Onions, ISU Extension PM 1889, 2002, 4 pages.
Cebollas, ISU Extension PM 1889(S), 2002, 4 pages.
Potatoes, ISU Extension PM 1890, 2002, 4 pages.
Sweet Corn, ISU Extension PM 1891, 2002, 4 pages.
Thatch Control in the Home Lawn, ISU Extension PM 1756, 1998, 4 pages.
Understanding Thatch in the Home Lawn, ISU Extension PM 1755, 1998, 4 pages.
Off and Rooting -- Introduction to How Plants Increase, ISU 4H Publication 461, 1991, 24 pages.
Horticulture and Home Pest Newsletter, ISU Extension, 45 articles, 1987 to present.
From the Editor's Desk, Iowa Horticulturist, one column per issue, 1993 to present.
The Garden Calendar, Iowa Horticulturist, two pages per issue, 1990 to 1997.
ISU Extension Has Positive Impact On Small Farmers, Proc. of National Small Farm Conf., 1996, p. 18-19.
Greenhouse Safety, The Iowa Horticulturist, vol. 12, no. 2, 1996, page 13.
Off and Rooting -- Introduction to How Plants Increase, ISU 4H Publication 461, 1991, 24 pages.
Lettuce -- World's Most Popular Salad Plant, Iowa Horticulturist, 1988, vol. 4, no. 2, page 10.
Low Interest Loans, Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association News, 1988, April, page 16-18.
Promote Your Profession, Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Newsletter, 1986, June, page 3.
Sweet Corn -- an Easy-to-Grow Vegetable, Iowa Horticulturist, vol. 3, no.2, 1986, page 6-8.
Tomato -- Controlling Pests and Diseases, Iowa Horticulturist, 1987, vol. 4, no. 1, page 9-10.
Dandelions -- Lawn Care Headache, Iowa Horticulturist, 1986, vol. 3, no 1, page 16.
Hands-on Horticulture, Avant Gardener, 1985, vol. 17, page 5.
Hire Trained Students, Grounds Maintenance, 1985, vol. 20, page 8.
Horticulture Education in Iowa, Iowa Horticulturist, vol. 1, no. 3, 1985, page 12-13.
Topping Shortens Tree Life, Grounds Maintenance, 1985, vol. 20, pages 1 and 126.
Proper Pruning Requires Knowledge, Iowa Horticulturist, vol. 1, no. 3, 1985, page 10.
Seasonal Help -- When You Need It, Garden Supply Retailer, vol. 36, 1985, page 45-46.
Community Colleges Offer Alternatives, American Nurseryman, 1985, vol. 161, page 83-89.
Disomic Inheritance of Anthocyanins and Flavonols, American Potato Journal, 1974, vol. 51, page 287-295.
Crossability of Solanum stoloniferum and S. tuberosum, American Potato Journal., 1971, vol. 48, page 301-303