Source:  NCSU COLLEGE OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES


Art Bruneau, professor emeritus of crop and soil sciences, has played an important role in the turfgrass industry for many years. Bruneau takes a looks back on a long and distinguished career. The following answers have been modified for brevity and clarity.

What is your educational background?
• Bachelors of Science degree in Plant & Soil Sciences in 1968 from the University of Rhode Island.
• Masters of Science degree in Plant & Soil Sciences in 1970 from the University of Rhode Island.
• Ph.D. in Horticulture (Turf Physiology) in 1983 from the University of Nebraska.

Tell me a little bit about your family and personal life.
My wife Caroline and I married 30 years ago. Her youngest daughter and my daughter were best friends growing up. Since we were a widow and widower, the two decided we should get married…the real-life “Parent Trap” scenario! Thus, we became a blended family which included five girls and two boys. As a result, we expanded to include eight adorable grandchildren.

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