Michael van de Weghe

Michael Van De Weghe is an experienced professional in plant health and agricultural research, currently serving as Foreperson of Plant Health at Bailey Nurseries since July 2019. Previously, Michael worked as Farm Tech Lead at Urban Organics and as a Technical Arborist at Rainbow Treecare, emphasizing efficiency and expertise in pesticide management. Early career roles included Entomology Laboratory Technician and various research positions at the University of Minnesota, contributing to projects in barley genetics and maize product development. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Plant Science from the University of Minnesota, achieved in 2013.