Dr. Rebecca Harbut

Rebecca Harbut grew up in British Columbia and joined KPU in 2013.  Rebecca received both her BSc and MS degree from the University of Guelph in Ontario and then completed her PhD in Horticulture at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY where she conducted research on fruit crops. Prior to joining KPU, Rebecca was a faculty member in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Wisconsin where she was the state fruit crop extension specialist and led the fruit crops research lab and extension program.

Rebecca is interested in organic fruit production and the integration of perennial fruit crops in diversified cropping systems.  She is also dedicated to working with community groups, and K-12 schools in developing increased awareness and understanding of sustainable food systems and the importance of agriculture in our communities.