OMAFRA welcomes Travis Cranmer, Vegetable Crop Specialist

OMAFRA’s newest Vegetable Crop Specialist, Travis Cranmer, joins the ministry from the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, where he worked on applied and molecular research in plant biology. With OMAFRA, he will work with vegetable crops including bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chives, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, leeks,  onions, shallots and spinach.

In 2015, Travis graduated from the University of Guelph with a Master of Science in Plant Production Systems.

During his studies, Travis coordinated complex research trials, conducted statistical analysis and interpreted data, providing team leadership to research assistants, technicians and students.

Travis grew up on a farm in Bright’s Grove propagating, growing and selling various vegetables including bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, chives, garlic, kale, leeks, onions, lettuce and spinach. He also spent time working at Degroot’s Nurseries as a specialist at plant, pest and pathogen identification as well as disease diagnosis from samples provided by clients.

In his spare time, Travis runs a woodworking business and sells many of his products online.

Travis can be reached at travis.cranmer@ontario.ca or 519-835-3382.