Gary Fish

Gary Fish is the Maine State Horticulturist. In this role, Fish oversees the state’s nursery and apiary inspection programs, as well as its integrated pest management specialists and Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey with the USDA. He is also involved with the development of best management practices around state compost facilities. Fish has degrees in Forest and Wildlife Management from the University of Maine, and an MS in Policy, Planning, and Management. His experience prior to this involves managing the Maine Board of Pesticides Control, and on occasion, practicing forestry. He is an entomologist from birth and an avid nature photographer, who traces his love for plants back to his mother, who grew beautiful roses and rock gardens.