Biography:
Dr. Holly Gatzke received her Ph.D. at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada in 1994. She worked in producer organizations and private businesses to connect researchers, industry representatives, and farmers to common goals. In 2000-05, Holly worked with Pulse Canada, where she established the nationwide research division to bring researchers together to develop a national cross-discipline research strategy to enhance the edible legume industry in Canada. In 2005, Holly joined the University of Nevada Extension, where her work consisted of developing local food businesses through food production techniques, distribution systems, marketing, value-adding, and healthy eating access and education.
Title : Connecting our research to improving the food system