Douglas Horn
Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources Crop & Soil Sciences
Douglas Horn, Rockingham Coop Extension Service, Rockingham County.
Education
- 1978: BS in Agronomy, Virginia Tech
- 1980: MS in Agronomy - Soil Fertility, Virginia Tech
Work Experience
- 2014-Present, ANR Extension Agent, Crops & Soils Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Bath and Highland counties
- 2007-2014, Premier Sports Fields, Remington, VA Athletic field maintenance, renovation and construction
- 2003-2007, IrriTurf, Harrisonburg, VA Residential and athletic field turf management
- 1989-2003, D. P. Horn Turf Management, Mt. Solon, VA Specialized in athletic field maintenance, renovation and construction and assisted with the family farm operations
- 1980-1989, O. M. Scott & Sons, Marysville, OH Project Leader for fertilizer research in turf and Specialty Agriculture
Other Information
Doug currently resides on the family farm in Augusta County (Mt. Solon). He has a strong background in turf management but has maintained ties to agriculture throughout his career. Doug is a Certified Nutrient Management Planner for turf and a Certified Sports Field Manager.