Dr. Milena Oliveira
Assistant Professor & Extension Vegetable Specialist
My work contributes to building resilience in agricultural systems, enabling farmers to cope with the changing climate and ensuring food security despite adverse conditions.
The overarching goal of my Research & Extension Program in vegetable production is to identify/develop sustainable strategies to improve crop performance in terms of yield and quality of major vegetable crops.
Upcoming Events 🥦
Vegetable Field Day – August 20, 2025
Join us for an evening packed with research-driven insights and hands-on strategies to support sustainable vegetable production!
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Greenville Research Farm
1857 North 800 East, Logan, UT 84341
Dinner Included
Registration is FREE — but required and limited!
Hosted by Utah State University Extension, in collaboration with Utah TOPP and the USU Student Organic Farm, this event brings together growers, educators, and researchers to explore practical, science-backed approaches to vegetable farming.
Topics:
- Vegetable grafting under water-limited conditions
- Biofertilizers for nitrogen use efficiency
- Nutrient and weed management
- Pest control in vegetable production
- Wool pellets as a soil amendment
- An intro to the USU Student Organic Farm
- Overview of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with others passionate about resilient agriculture.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🌱description.