Mary Helen Ferguson is an experienced horticulture extension agent with a strong background in plant health. Currently serving at the LSU AgCenter since December 2016 in various roles including Extension Agent and Research Associate, Ferguson has previously worked as a Graduate Assistant at Louisiana State University and held multiple positions at North Carolina State University, from Associate Extension Agent to Graduate Assistant. Ferguson holds a Ph.D. in Plant Health from Louisiana State University, a Master of Science in Horticultural Science from North Carolina State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Birmingham-Southern College.