Smriti Chaudhary is a current graduate student at Iowa State University pursuing a Master’s in Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Punjab Agricultural University, India in 2023. She has hands-on experience in growing crops and has served as an intern focusing on soil nutrient management, organic farming, composting, and crop production. She works in the Sustainable Vegetable Production Lab with Dr. Ajay Nair focusing on organic transplant production and in-field pest management of vegetable crops.  Her academic pursuits have been a blend of theory and practice, and she looks forward to establishing some farmer-friendly specialty crop management practices and making a positive impact on the community. She is curious about vegetable systems, crop management and sustainability!