Shane Mairet
2009 Graduate
Food Crop Production and Management
“Choosing the ISU Horticulture program was one of the best decisions of my life. The experiences they offered and the friends I made along the way will be things I will treasure forever.”
Dr. Lisa Wasko DeVetter
Graduate
“Iowa State University's Department of Horticulture truly is a world class department that prepares students for success in the professional environment. My time there gave me a wonderful opportunity to gain academic knowledge from experts in the field and the experiential learning that I feel is critical for success after graduation. The department and its people are so wonderful and provide a tremendously supportive environment that creates a great sense of community! ”
Shane Mariet
Graduate
“Choosing the ISU Horticulture program was one of the best decisions of my life. The experiences they offered and the friends I made along the way will be things I will treasure forever. ”
Jacob E. Thomas
2013 Graduate
Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and Horticulture
“Iowa State was the best 4 years of my life. All of the Horticulture professors really seemed to care about my learning and were always willing to help explain a topic further when I was confused. I also met my best friends while in Horticulture Club. Everything I learned while at Iowa State helped me to prepare for a life as a business owner doing the thing I love the most.”
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Dr. Lisa Wasko DeVetter is an assistant professor at Washington State University and leads the state-wide berry research and extension program.
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Shane Mariet, is owner of Mairets Garden Center LLC, which is a greenhouse and produce farm in Muscatine, Iowa.
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Jacob E. Thomas is the founder and owner of JET Produce And Meats in Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Dr. Lisa Wasko DeVetter is an assistant professor at Washington State University and leads the state-wide berry research and extension program.
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Shane Mariet, is owner of Mairets Garden Center LLC, which is a greenhouse and produce farm in Muscatine, Iowa.
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Jacob E. Thomas is the founder and owner of JET Produce And Meats in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Our Graduates in the Workforce:
Horticulture Food Crop Production and Management
- Casey Barickman
Faculty Member
Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi - Kirk Bedwell
Bedwell Gardens
Norwalk, Iowa - Brandon Carpenter
Hort Research Station
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa - Darin Enderton
Apples on the Avenue Orchard
Nashua, Iowa - Lee Goldsmith
Natural Resource Technician
Iowa Department Natural Resources
Des Moines, Iowa - Joe Hannan
Vegetable Extension Specialist
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa - Steve and Nicole Jonas
Red Granite Farm
Boone, Iowa - Lindsay Meylor
Justin Vineyards and Winery
Paso Robles, California - Derick Perkins
Bailey Nursery
Yamhill, Oregon - Jenna Stalder
Vineyard Manager
Fireside Winery
Marengo, Iowa - Jacob Thomas
Owner Jet Produce
Leavenworth, Kansas - Randall Vos
Horticulture Instructor and Program Chair
DMACC
Ankeny, Iowa