Cathy Sabota, Ph.D. Extension Horticulturist P.O. Box 69 Normal, Alabama 35762 PHONE: (256) 372-4257 FAX: (256) 372-5840 e-mail: sabotca@aces.edu

Education

• Ph.D., Horticultural Marketing, University of Illinois.
• M.S., Production Horticulture, Texas Tech University.
• B.S., Physical Education and Recreation/Horticulture and Park Administration.

Job Summary

Dr. Sabota is the only horticulture specialist housed at Alabama A&M University. She conducts research and educational programs, develops publications and teaching materials, and coordinates field training for new and nontraditional horticulture crop and environmental horticulture programs. Inservice workshops are organized annually for all regional extension agents. Dr. Sabota also writes and submits proposals for research and extension activities, including but not limited to rainwater collection, water conservation, environmental horticulture, marketing, high tunnels, IPM, and shiitake mushrooms. Dr. Sabota also advises graduate students from the Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Food Science, Nutrition, and Agribusiness.

Professional Work Experience

• Horticulture Specialist (75%) - Alabama Cooperative Extension System; Professor (25%) - Horticulture, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (2008 to present)
• Horticulture Specialist (75%) - Alabama Cooperative Extension System; Professor (25%) - Horticulture, Department of Plant & Soil Science (1995 to 2008)
• Horticulture Specialist (70%) - Cooperative Extension Program, Alabama A&M University; Associate Professor (30%) - Horticulture, Department of Plant and Soil Science (1988 -1985)
• Horticulture Specialist (70%), Cooperative Extension Program, Alabama A&M University; Assistant Professor (30%) - Horticulture, Department of Plant and Soil Science (1983 -1988)
• Graduate Research Assistant - Horticulture, University of Illinois (1980-1983)
• Extension Assistant/Horticulturist - Horticulture, University of Illinois (1978 -1980)