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Michelle Moyer

  1. Professor, Viticulture Extension Specialist 
Email Addressmichelle.moyer@wsu.edu
LocationMultipurpose Building
Phone509-786-9234

Education

  • PhD, Plant Pathology – Cornell University
  • BS, Genetics, Plant Pathology – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Biography

My program blends Extension (70%) and applied research (30%), that targets knowledge gaps and needs across all sectors of the grape industry: growers, crop consultants, and support industries (manufacturers, suppliers). To effectively achieve these targets, I emphasize: (i) Developing durable, peer-reviewed resources targeted to all knowledge levels; and (ii) Being responsive and proactive to industry needs through engagement in industry locally and nationally. My applied research bridges foundational understanding of pest biology and plant physiology, with practical application in commercial grape production systems. 

I am also the current Project Director for the USDA-NIFA-SCRI Project # 2024-51181-43184 titled “Pathogen Monitoring and Disease Management Within a Vineyard FRAMEwork.” Check out the project efforts, people, and progress at: framenetworks.wsu.edu

Learn more about growing grapes at wine.wsu.edu/extension

Departments and Affiliations

  • Faculty Member, Department of Viticulture and Enology, Washington State University
  • Affiliate Faculty Member
  • Adjunct Faculty Member – Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University

Focus Areas

  • Viticulture
  • Vineyard Integrated Pest Management
  • Extension

Awards

Teaching

  • Guest Lecturer in various courses, including: Vit_Enol 113, PlPa 300, Vit_Enl=ol 409, Vit_Enol 494, and Hort 521
  • Instructor, Hort 509 and 510 (3 semesters)

Graduate Students

Current Students