Benjamin Sullivan

Associate Professor

Office: (775) 784-6374
Email: benjaminsullivan@unr.edu
Building: Knudtsen Resource Center
Website: Nevada Soils Ecology Lab
Address: 1664 N. Virginia Street, Mail Stop 186, Reno, Nevada 89557
Department: Natural Resources and Environmental Science
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Summary

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Education

B.S. University of Montana, 2002
M.S. Northern Arizona University, 2007
Ph.D. Northern Arizona University, 2011

Publications

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Informational Publications
Extension Master Gardener Annual Report (2024) The full report for the 2024 Extension Master Gardener year. Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Handbook This document is intended to be an operational guide and reference tool for Extension professionals and volunteers involved in the Extension Master Gardener program to help accomplish the mission and values of the program and Extension through the outreach within our Nevada communities. Brinkerhoff, K. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Extension Master Gardener Photo and Video Release Signage Andrews, A., Brinkerhoff, K. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Northern Area (Reno) Planting Schedule Find out when to plant vegetables with the Extension Master Gardener's planting guide for the Reno area! Brinkerhoff, K. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Extension Master Gardener Introduction/Elevator Speech Example Andrews, A., Brinkerhoff, K. 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Protocols
Extension Master Gardener Interview Questions Interview questions for potential Master Gardener volunteers. Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Extension Master Gardener Interview Rubric Interview rubric designed to assist with interview potential volunteers. Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Extension Volunteer Onboarding Procedure The volunteer intake process ensures that all prospective volunteers are welcomed, informed, and properly prepared for their roles. Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Special Publications
Cultivo de Tomates en el Sur de Nevada El mes de marzo suele ser el momento en que los jardineros del sur de Nevada plantan tomates. La fecha de la última helada en el área es el 15 de marzo. Es mejor plantar unos días o varias semanas antes porque los tomates necesitan varios días antes de que florezcan y produzcan frutos. Lo mejor es empezar a plantar tom Roberts, A. 1999, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-99-11