Jillian Patrie

Jillian Patrie
Extension Educator - Horticulture
she/her/hers
[email protected]
218-299-7338

715 11th St N
#107B
Moorhead, MN 56560
United States

Extension in Clay County
Education

B.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Geographical Sciences 2009
B.S. North Dakota State University, Horticulture-Production/Business 2017

Areas of Interest

Urban Agriculture, Public horticulture education and reinvesting in the health of community green spaces

Biography

Jillian grew up in St. Cloud, MN and moved to Moorhead, MN in 2005 to attend college. Since moving to Moorhead, she has worked in forestry, sugar beet quality control and greenhouse/nursery production in the area.

She enjoys connecting with her community and sharing her knowledge and experience. She believes that giving people the tools to be successful gardeners is important in creating a healthy community. Jillian is working on fostering a strong urban agriculture culture in her community, through education and outreach.

Teaching

As an Extension Educator I attend and coordinate community events and public education opportunities. I also supporting local Extension Master Gardener Volunteers with projects in the community as well as answering resident questions and providing research based information to the communities I serve.

Outreach

Authors articles on yard and garden topics for local newspapers and provides expert responses to inquiries on local radio segments focused on yard and garden care.