Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Hometown: Punjab, India
I am Harkirat Kaur, and I recently began my role as an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Corn Production Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a corn agronomist, I aim to create a collaborative environment where we approach research holistically and provide pragmatic insights for crop production. My primary goal is to provide easy accessibility of research to the growers. Originally from the northwestern part of India, I grew up in a small village called Munak Khurd in Punjab, an agrarian state known as “India’s Breadbasket.” My family has been involved in agriculture for six generations, making it essential for me to work with and for the growers to ensure that research benefits them and supports their decision-making.
A speaker fee applies for Dr. Kaur’s talk.
Talks:
Navigating corn production, sustainability, and food security
United States is the highest corn producer in the world. Corn production and exports are critical for feeding the world making its sustainable management a non-negotiable research goal. In this talk, we would explore various corn production challenges and economically and environmental friendly solutions for the same.