Gary Fish is a Maine State Horticulturist, bringing decades of expertise to the role. With a B.S. in Forest and Wildlife Management from the University of Maine and a recent Master of Policy, Planning, and Management, Gary's educational background is robust. He's served as State Horticulturist since 2015, following a distinguished 28-year tenure as Manager of Pesticide Programs for the Board of Pesticides Control. Additionally, Gary has been involved in forestry services, chaired the Arborist Board, and worked in horticulture for ChemLawn Services Corporation. A native of Farmington, Maine, Gary's lifelong passion for entomology and plants was sparked by his mother's influence, who cultivated stunning roses and rock gardens. Beyond his professional endeavors, Gary finds joy in capturing the natural world through landscape photography.
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