Agriculture Expert Witnesses in California

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Agriculture expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including crop production, livestock management, agricultural economics, agribusiness, and farm safety. Some of the most common specialties among agriculture expert witnesses also include soil science, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, and agricultural engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of pesticide use, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), land use practices, the impacts of climate change on agriculture, and farm labor issues.

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Michael A. Marletta, PhDView profile

ID: 43831

Dr. Michael A. Marletta, PhD

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California

Dr. Michael Marletta has over 35 years of experience in Chemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology. He earned his BA in Biology and Chemistry from the State University of New York Fredonia and his PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California San Francisco. He then went on to train as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formerly, this expert...

Agriculture Expert WitnessView profile

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Agriculture Expert Witness

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California

This expert is one of two owners and a Principal Scientist at a major environmental firm. This firm specializes in providing solutions to challenging agricultural and environmental problems throughout the world. Their areas of expertise include soil science, water quality and demand evaluation and management, agricultural systems, salinity and nutrient management, ecosystem restoration,...

David Allen Galbraith, MDView profile

ID: 365121

Dr. David Allen Galbraith, MD

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California

Dr. David Galbraith has over 30 years of experience in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and Health Risk Assessment. He earned his BS in Chemistry from Stanford University and his MD from Yale School of Medicine. He then went on to a residency at the University of Washington Medical Center and then Swedish Medical Center. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Associate Director at...

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert WitnessView profile

E-014377

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 20+ years experience directing food stamp programs. Former positions include Regional Food Stamp Program Director, Administrator Review Officer, EBT Project Director, and EBT Regional Implementation Manager. He has directed over 200 regional and field office staff involved in state agency policy support and food retailer management. He has adjudicated...

Ron Najafi, PhDView profile

ID: 546999

Dr. Ron Najafi, PhD

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California

Dr. Ron Najafi has over 30 years of experience in Biopharmaceuticals and Analytical Chemistry. He earned his BS and MS in Chemistry from the University of San Francisco and his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of California Davis. Formerly, this expert served as the CEO and Founder of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc and CP Lab Safety. Currently, this expert is the CEO, President, and...

Weed Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science Expert Witness

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California

This expert is an endowed professor of Weed Science at a very prominent university in California. He is the author of 2 patents, 5 books, and over 100 scholarly publications in field of Weed Science and Agronomy. He earned his doctoral degree from Kansas State University and later served as an agronomist and weed specialist at Washington State University, as well as a lecturer in Urban...

Andrew Gale Salmon, PhDView profile

ID: 6090772

Dr. Andrew Gale Salmon, PhD

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California

Dr. Andrew G. Salmon has over 45 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford. Formerly, this expert served as Chief and Senior Toxicologist of the Air Toxicology and Risk Assessment Section for the State of California Environmental Protection Agency. Currently, this expert is an independent consultant...

Carla Turner Kagel, PhDView profile

ID: 6805383

Dr. Carla Turner Kagel, PhD

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California

Dr. Carla T. Kagel has 40 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry and Consumer Product Testing and Analysis. She earned her BS in Biochemistry from Clemson University and her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Idaho. Formerly, she served as the Director of Analytical Services at the Environmental Research Group and at Woodward-Clyde Consultants as a Senior Project Chemist,...

Erich Stanley Phillips, PhDView profile

ID: 6842925

Dr. Erich Stanley Phillips, PhD

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California

Dr. Erich S. Phillips has 32 years of experience in the field of Accidents and Safety, specializing in Biophysics. He earned his BS in Biophysics from the University of Michigan and his PhD in Biophysics from Johns Hopkins University. He completed Postdoctoral Training in Physiology at UCSF School of Medicine. Formerly, this expert served as Assistant Vice President at FTI Corporation, as a...

Jeffrey LongView profile

ID: 4144

Dr. Jeffrey Long

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California

This highly qualified chemistry expert has more than 20 years of experience. He completed his BA in chemistry and mathematics at Cornell and his PhD in chemistry at Harvard. He is active in the field with numerous publications and as a member of professional organizations like the Institute for Chemical Research. He previously served as an associate professor of chemistry at UC Berkeley and as a...

Jonas PetersView profile

ID: 4609

Dr. Jonas Peters

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California

This expert has over 15 years of experience in chemistry, specializing in inorganic synthesis, reaction chemistry, and the activation and functionalization of small molecules using low coordinate tris-amido molybdenum and titanium complexes. He earned his BS in chemistry from the University of Chicago and went on to complete his PhD in inorganic chemistry. This expert has published in numerous...

Haim BelzerView profile

ID: 11446

Dr. Haim Belzer

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California

This clinical psychologist has been in practice for 35 years. He earned his BA from Tel Aviv University and both his MS and PhD in Psychology from US International University. He is a licensed psychologist and is qualified as a medical examiner. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the National Register of Health Providers in Psychology. He is a multi-lingual therapist...

Voyko BanjacView profile

ID: 34527

Dr. Voyko Banjac

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California

This expert has over 20 years of experience as an engineer and scientist in safety and reconstruction. He earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD in engineering from The University of New Mexico. He is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Safety Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He is active in academia having published over 100 articles,...

Edward KellerView profile

ID: 37997

Prof. Edward Keller

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California

This expert has more than 35 years of experience in surface water hydrology as well as environmental and engineering geology. He graduated with his BS in geology from California State University, Fresno, his MS in geology from the University of California, Davis, and his Ph.D. in geology from Purdue University. He was formerly an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel...

Sandra Robbin KalerView profile

ID: 42825

Dr. Sandra Robbin Kaler

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in her field. She earned her BSN from the University of California Los Angeles School of Nursing, and her MSN from the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing. She went on to earn her PhD in developmental psychology form the University of California Los Angeles, and is both a licensed psychologist and a certified family...

The Average Agriculture Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $275

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  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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  • Court Fee

    $350

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Agriculture Expert Witness FAQs

An agriculture expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on agricultural practices, crop production, farm management, and more to assist in legal cases.

Agriculture experts are often involved in cases related to land use disputes, crop damage, pesticide misuse, farming accidents, and agricultural equipment malfunction.

Yes. Agriculture experts can specialize in areas like agronomy, horticulture, livestock management, soil science, or agricultural economics depending on their expertise.

They can provide insight into proper pesticide usage, potential effects of misuse, regulatory standards, and the impact of pesticides on crops and the environment.

An agriculture expert can help determine if proper safety protocols were followed, assess the role of machinery in the accident, and evaluate farming practices involved.

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