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

Conduct research and educational programs and develop publications, teaching materials and a web site on shiitake mushroom production and marketing. Develop programming and training material for the establishment of Greenspace and Rails to Trails. Develop and conduct Master Gardener Programs for shiitake mushrooms, ornamental plant use in the landscape, landscape design, and plant care and maintenance. Develop and conduct inservice workshops for Extension agents. Write and submit proposals for distance learning and shiitake mushroom development and research. Work with graduate students and Plant and Soil Science faculty to develop new publications and disseminate current research information.

Professional Work Experience

• Horticulture Specialist (75%) - Alabama Cooperative Extension System; Professor (25%) - Horticulture, Department of Plant & Soil Science (1995 to present)
• 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)