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Agriculture expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including crop production, livestock management, agricultural economics, agribusiness, and farm safety. Some of the most common specialties among agriculture expert witnesses also include soil science, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, and agricultural engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of pesticide use, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), land use practices, the impacts of climate change on agriculture, and farm labor issues.

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Mr. Paul BelloView profile

ID: 10802

Mr. Paul Bello

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Georgia

This highly qualified expert has over forty years of experience in the field of entomology and pest control. He earned his BSA in entomology from the University of Georgia followed by his MBA in accounting from Adelphi University. Currently, this expert is a board-certified entomologist, a certified pest control operator, and a licensed pest management professional. He also stays active in his...

Weed Science and Precision Agriculture Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science and Precision Agriculture Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of agriculture, specializing in weed science, precision agriculture, and pest management in horticultural crops. He earned his BS in biology and his MS in plant sciences from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia before earning his PhD in plant sciences from the University of Manitoba. He is active in his field as a member of...

Dr. Haim BelzerView profile

ID: 11446

Dr. Haim Belzer

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California

This clinical psychologist has been in practice for 35 years. He earned his BA from Tel Aviv University and both his MS and PhD in Psychology from US International University. He is a licensed psychologist and is qualified as a medical examiner. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the National Register of Health Providers in Psychology. He is a multi-lingual therapist and...

Agricultural Real Estate and Appraisal Expert WitnessView profile

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Agricultural Real Estate and Appraisal Expert Witness

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Mississippi

This expert has educational and professional experience in agricultural real estate and is considered a trusted professional in land economics and is eminently qualified to provide opinions concerning land economics and divisions of property. His educational and work experience uniquely qualifies him to provide such testimony for court cases. After receiving a B.S. and a M.S. in Agricultural...

Ms. Jenni CoesView profile

ID: 12466

Ms. Jenni Coes

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Massachusetts

This expert is the only Force Free Certified Dog Trainer in New England certified by the International Positive Dog Training Association. Certified, as a Puppy Specialist and Canine Behaviorist, she has owned and operating a dog training service since 1997. She is a certified evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen programs and has been designated as a District Leader in Massachusetts for the...

Agriculture Expert WitnessView profile

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Agriculture Expert Witness

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California

This expert is one of two owners and a Principal Scientist at a major environmental firm. This firm specializes in providing solutions to challenging agricultural and environmental problems throughout the world. Their areas of expertise include soil science, water quality and demand evaluation and management, agricultural systems, salinity and nutrient management, ecosystem restoration,...

Dr. Howie KnoffView profile

ID: 12701

Dr. Howie Knoff

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Arkansas

This highly qualified, nationally certified school psychologist has over 35 years of professional experience. He earned his AB from Bowdoin College and then went on to complete his studies in school psychology earning an MS, EdS, and a PhD from Syracuse University. Formerly, he has served as a school psychologist at a regional school in Massachusetts, and the director of the school psychology...

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert WitnessView profile

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Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 20+ years experience directing food stamp programs. Former positions include Regional Food Stamp Program Director, Administrator Review Officer, EBT Project Director, and EBT Regional Implementation Manager. He has directed over 200 regional and field office staff involved in state agency policy support and food retailer management. He has adjudicated...

Prof. Gregory W DudleyView profile

ID: 12806

Prof. Gregory Dudley

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West Virginia

This highly qualified expert have over a decade of experience as a chemist. He earned a BA in chemistry from Florida State University and a PhD in organic chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He formerly served as a visiting professor of organic chemistry at the University of Ottawa as well as an assistant professor, associate professor, and associate department chair of...

Fisheries Expert WitnessView profile

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Fisheries Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has over 50 years of experience in the fisheries industry. Most of his career was spent at the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations in various positions including Fisheries Economist and Project Manager. He participates in regional and international fisheries conferences and contributes specialized fisheries articles for publication in regional and international...

Dr. Swee Lian Tan, MD, PhD, FACSView profile

ID: 1289518

Dr. Swee Tan, MD, PhD, FACS

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Washington

Dr. Swee Lian Tan has 29 years of experience in the field of Vascular Surgery. She earned her BA from Bryn Mawr College, her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her MD from Harvard Medical School. After completing a residency in Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, she went on to complete a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the Hospital of the...

Wood Expert WitnessView profile

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Wood Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is currently a wood scientist and has been working in the wood industry for almost 20 years. He earned a BS in Construction Management & Wood Products Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry and a Masters Degree in Forest Products from Oregon State University. This expert focuses primarily in investigations of problems associated with wood and wood-based...

Dr. Mitchell Drake Erickson, PhDView profile

ID: 129792

Dr. Mitchell Erickson, PhD

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New Jersey

Dr. Mitchell D. Erickson has 46 years of experience in the field of Analytical Chemistry. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Grinnell College and his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Iowa. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of the Environmental Measures Laboratory for the United States Department of Homeland Security, as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of...

Economics of Precision Farming Technology Expert WitnessView profile

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Economics of Precision Farming Technology Expert Witness

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Kansas

This highly qualified precision agriculture expert earned his BS in Agronomy and MS in Agricultural Economics at the University of Arkansas and PhD in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University. He has received several awards through his career and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major precision agriculture conferences. This expert is a member of several professional organizations...

Dr. Bernard A Olsen, PhDView profile

ID: 133617

Dr. Bernard Olsen, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Bernard A. Olsen has over 40 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry. He earned his BS in Chemistry from Nebraska Wesleyan University and his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Research Fellow at Eli Lilly and Company, as the Managing Director of Aptuit and Aptuit Consulting, and as an Independent Pharmaceutical...

Livestock Fencing and Behavior Expert WitnessView profile

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Livestock Fencing and Behavior Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert is an international authority on livestock fencing and behavior, having conducted more than 300 seminars on fencing technology and grazing management for global livestock producers throughout the world. He has been a consultant and international sales representative for several agribusiness companies involved in the manufacture of fencing equipment. He is the former president of the...

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Dr. Colleen GrattonView profile

ID: 13651

Dr. Colleen Gratton

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has over 15 years of experience in veterinary care. She earned her BS in biology at the Illinois State University followed by her DVM at the Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. This expert has held multiple roles as an associate veterinarian at such organizations as the All Pets Veterinary Hospital and the Brown Animal Hospital. She has also served as an...

Weed Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science Expert Witness

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California

This expert is an endowed professor of Weed Science at a very prominent university in California. He is the author of 2 patents, 5 books, and over 100 scholarly publications in field of Weed Science and Agronomy. He earned his doctoral degree from Kansas State University and later served as an agronomist and weed specialist at Washington State University, as well as a lecturer in Urban...

Dr. Robert Gerard Fovell, PhDView profile

ID: 138679

Dr. Robert Fovell, PhD

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New York

Dr. Robert Fovell has over 30 years of experience in Atmospheric Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, this expert served as a Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, the Chair of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Undergraduate Program Director at the...

Weed Science & Herbicide Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science & Herbicide Expert Witness

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Colorado

This supremely qualified plant physiologist earned his BS in Botany from DePauw University, his MS in Plant Ecology from the University of Colorado, and his doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. He is an active member of the Weed Science Society of America and lead a twenty plus year career at American Cyanamid, where he attained the position of Director of Herbicide Discovery....

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    $275

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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  • Court Fee

    $375

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Agriculture Expert Witness FAQs

An agriculture expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on agricultural practices, crop production, farm management, and more to assist in legal cases.

Agriculture experts are often involved in cases related to land use disputes, crop damage, pesticide misuse, farming accidents, and agricultural equipment malfunction.

Yes. Agriculture experts can specialize in areas like agronomy, horticulture, livestock management, soil science, or agricultural economics depending on their expertise.

They can provide insight into proper pesticide usage, potential effects of misuse, regulatory standards, and the impact of pesticides on crops and the environment.

An agriculture expert can help determine if proper safety protocols were followed, assess the role of machinery in the accident, and evaluate farming practices involved.

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