Ashley Jernigan, PhD
Ashley Jernigan joined Virginia Tech as the Assistant Professor of Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Crops Production in August 2023. She completed her PhD in Entomology at Cornell University in 2023 where she investigated the role of soil microarthropods in multiple aspects of cropping system management. She has research experience within the fields of soil science, weed science, plant pathology, horticulture, and entomology. Her diverse research background informs her systems-level approach to crop management.