Barry Ballard

Barry Ballard has extensive experience in plant health and integrated pest management, currently serving as the National IPM Manager at Trulieve since January 2020, where Barry has also held the roles of Regional Plant Health Manager and Indoor IPM Manager. Prior to this, Barry worked at Emerald Coast Growers from February 2010 to December 2019 as a Plant Health Specialist and Grower/Manager. Barry's career began at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office as a Laboratory Technician from January 2007 to February 2010, following a role as a Senior Laboratory Technician at the University of Florida from January 2004 to January 2007. Barry holds a Bachelor's degree in Horticultural Science from the University of Florida.