Apr. 16, 2026–Jeremy Pickens / Assistant Extension Professor, Ornamental Horticulture Research Center of Auburn University

Dr. Jeremy Pickens is the Nursery and Greenhouse Specialist and a Assistant Professor with Auburn University’s Department of Horticulture, based at the Ornamental Horticulture Research Center in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama. His applied research and Extension programs focus on reducing environmental stress in crops, improving fertilizer efficiency, and advancing pest management strategies for growers across the state.