Elizabeth Garofalo

Elizabeth Garofalo traces her love for agriculture back to her childhood where she experienced seasons in the orchard near her home. Garofalo earned her associate’s degree in Sustainable Food and Farming from Stockbridge School of Agriculture, a bachelor’s degree in Plant, Soil, and Insect Sciences at UMass and continued to a master’s degree in Plant and Soil Sciences, specializing in plant pathology with a focus on apple scab. Currently at Extension Educator at UMass Amherst, Garofalo’s work involves developing educational programs, conducting applied research, and providing insights to fruit growers statewide. Her interests lie in IPM, cider, cider apple production and sustainable agriculture, offering expertise in plant disease and insect management, pest risk forecast models, and outreach.