Nathan Shoaf received his M.S. in Ecological Sciences and Engineering from Purdue University with a focus on horticulture and soil microbiology. He has over 20 years of experience working with stakeholders in urban farms and specialty crop production throughout the United States. Areas of interest include soil health, remediation, contaminant fate and transport, risk perception, and science communication. Nathan currently serves as the Diversified Farming and Food Systems Program Leader and Urban Agriculture Specialist for Purdue Extension where he collaborates with farmers, Extension staff, and faculty to enhance Extension’s statewide programming and resources.