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  2. Sheri Dorn

Sheri Dorn


Assistant Professor, Sociohorticulture and Horticultural Therapy

Horticulture

Sheri Dorn
Sheri Dorn
Areas of expertiseEducationScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Horticultural ProductionEducation Systems

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Horticultural Science

University of Georgia, GA, United States (2019)

Master of Science, Horticultural Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – Blacksburg, VA, United States (1999)

Bachelor of Science, Horticultural Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – Blacksburg, VA, United States (1994)

Scholarly Works

  • Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of the 21st Century: Educated, Prosperous, and Committed, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2018).
    Dorn ST, Newberry MG, Bauske EM, Pennisi SV
  • The First Nationally Unifying Mission Statement and Program Standards for Extension Master Gardener Programs at Land-Grant Universities, JOURNAL OF EXTENSION, (2015).
    Langellotto GA, Moen D, Straub T, Dorn S
  • Developing a National Strategic Plan for Consumer Horticulture, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2016).
    Bradley LK, Bauske EM, Bewick TA, Clark JR, Durham RE … 4 more
  • Assessing the Economic Contributions and Benefits of Consumer Horticulture, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2017).
    Bradley LK, Behe BK, Bumgarner NR, Glen CD, Donaldson JL … 3 more
  • The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture: Focusing on the Critical Role of Communication and Collaboration to Further Research, Extension, and Industry Goals, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2018).
    Dorn S, Bradley L, Hamrick D, Weisenhorn J, Bennett P … 4 more

View full list of scholarly works

Contact

sdorn@uga.edu 706-410-7578

Mailing Address

2450 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605

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  • Dec. 14, 2020

    Great gifts for gardeners everywhere

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    Georgia Master Gardener program seeks public input

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    Adding small shrubs to your home landscape

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    Great hedges make great neighbors

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    UGA Extension celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week

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    Gardeners, industry professionals invited to Master Gardener conference

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