Derek Lynch, Ph.D., M.Sc., P.Ag.

Canada Research Chair in Organic Agriculture

Phone: 902-893-7621  Fax: 902-896-7095
dlynch@nsac.ns.ca

As co-manager of an agricultural consulting service for over eight years, and again as the research professor with the OACC during the period 2002-2005, I have had the opportunity to work directly with organic producers, primarily in Eastern Canada, in conducting station-based and on-farm research relevant to organic production, and in providing soil, and manure management advisory services. The willingness of many of these organic producers to continually innovate has provided a wonderful opportunity to participate with them in evaluating new production systems and practices. This close link with industry continues to inform much of my research emphasis and direction now undertaken as Canada Research Chair in Organic Agriculture.

My specific research experience and interests include: Organic production systems, nutrient cycling in agro-ecosystems, soil organic matter dynamics, composting and management of manures and organic wastes, soil microbiology, and legume physiology.

More Information on my NSAC webpage