Dr. Quirine Ketterings

Professor

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Biography

Quirine Ketterings is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University, where she leads the Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP). Her research focuses on enhancing understanding of nutrient dynamics and mitigating risks of runoff and leaching losses associated with soil and crop management practices. Ketterings aims to improve awareness within the agricultural industry regarding crop nutrient needs and sustainable practices in nutrient management. She has a strong commitment to educating both undergraduate and graduate students in agriculture, emphasizing the integration of environmental protection with agricultural productivity. Ketterings teaches various courses, including Whole Farm Nutrient Management, where she prepares students to investigate nutrient management issues and utilize interdisciplinary approaches to solve them. Her extensive outreach efforts include providing tools and methods to optimize crop yields while minimizing environmental impacts through sound nutrient management.

Research Interests

Awards

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Innovator Agriculture

2024-01-01
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Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring

2021-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award

2021-01-01
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Certified Crop Advisor Appreciation Award - Northeast Region

2018-01-01
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Agronomic Research Award

2017-01-01
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Outstanding Accomplishments in Extension/Outreach

2016-01-01
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Fellow

2015-01-01
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Fellow

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Accomplishments in Applied Research

2012-01-01
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Extension Industry Award

2011-01-01
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Project Leader Year - Awarded farmer board

2009-01-01
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Research Award

2008-01-01
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President’s Award for Outstanding Service

2006-01-01
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Merit Award for Outstanding Effort Promoting Conservation of Natural Resources

2002-01-01
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Special Achievement Award

2002-01-01

Courses

Whole Farm Nutrient Management Internship Agricultural Sciences Special Topics Animal Science

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture