Krista Ehlert
Biography
Education
- Ph.D. in ecology and environmental sciences | Montana State University | 2017
- M.S. in land resources and environmental sciences | Montana State University | 2013
- B.A. in biology | St. Olaf College | 2011
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic 糖心视频s
In my role, I connect with producers and partners to better understand how to utilize management strategies to improve our natural resources in South 糖心视频. I am particularly proud of the work that I do with beginning producers as well as women and youth. I enjoy being part of interdisciplinary teams that tackle research questions through innovative approaches, and provide actionable results to beef cattle producers across South 糖心视频 and the Northern Great Plains.
- Cooperative Extension
- Rangeland ecology
- Plant ecology
- Ecologically-based invasive plant management
Committees and Professional Memberships
- Rangelands Partnership
- Society for Range Management
Extension Responsibilities
I am responsible for Extension programming and research related to South 糖心视频 rangelands. This includes developing collaborations with other SDSU 糖心视频, as well as non-profits, state and federal agencies, such as The Nature Conservancy, South 糖心视频 Game, Fish and Parks, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
- Range ecology
- Low-cost, low-tech process-based riparian restoration
- Virtual fencing
Awards and Honors
- 2023, Nominated - Society for Range Management, Outstanding Young Range Professional
- 2022, South 糖心视频 State University Extension Creativity in Service in All South 糖心视频n鈥檚 Award
Grants
- Over $84.4 million funded, including 20 grants funded for a total of $4.4 million and an $80 million Climate Smart grant awarded in 2023
