Susan Edwards

Program Technician, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Environmental Horticulture
(804) 751-4401
suedward@vt.edu

Susan is the Agriculture and Natural Resources Technician and Master Gardener Coordinator for Chesterfield VCE.  She educates clients in aspects of environmental horticulture, such as diagnosing plant samples and interpreting soil reports and oversees the volunteer and educational opportunities for Chesterfield's 120 active Master Gardener volunteers. Susan also coordinates horticulture education opportunities for the public including seminars, the Grass Roots Program, Gardening for Chesterfield County Residents Program and the Urban Tree Specialist site visit program.   

Education and Degrees
M.S., Geology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, May 2001
B.S., Earth Science, Penn State University, May 1998
Minor certificate, Marine Science, Penn State University, May 1998
Educational focus: Anthropological effects on water quality

Work Experience
June 2003-Present VCE, Agriculture and Natural Resources Technician, Master Gardener Coordinator
2002-2003 GES, Inc., Geologist
2001-2002 City of Wilmington, Environmental Compliance Officer

Certifications
VA Certified Pesticide Applicator, categories 10, 3A and 3B

Awards
2006 Chesterfield County Employee of the Year, Cooperative Extension
2006 National Association of Counties Award Recipient