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My research and extension activities address the interface of urban soils, urban agriculture, contaminates, and bionutrient cycling. Much of the dynamics of our Earth system is found in soils, which in turn provides us the substantial environmental benefits of food production, water and nutrient cycling and supply, as well as habitat and...

Olmstead leads the design and implementation of digital decision support systems that integrate computer and information science with applied pest and crop management. His work spans multiple platforms—including the Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) that deliver real-time, data-driven tools to agricultural stakeholders. He...