Joann Gruttadaurio

Former Senior Extension Associate in Cornell's Department of Horticulture Department, Joanne was responsible for developing resources and programs for sports turf managers, lawn care professionals and commercial horticulturalists.  Her applied research focused on developing best management practices for sports turfgrass managers and lawn care professionals and included soil and water management, nutrient management, soil test interpretation, utilization of compost amendments and accelerated sod production practices and guidelines for the use of wastewater in turfgrass settings. She joined the Urban Horticulture Institute team in 2020 as a Research Assistant for the Hybrid Oak Project and serves as the coordinator for the statewide on-site visits and the collection and data management for the project that includes 40 cooperating municipalities.