AgBioResearch

Lance Forsberg is the farm manager at the Michigan State University Entomology and Plant Pathology Research Centers located on south campus. The Entomology and Plant Pathology Research Centers consist of 167 acres of fruit trees, small fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops.

Forsberg is responsible for daily operations and administrative tasks. This includes managing center staff, maintenance on research infrastructure and equipment, maintaining the fruit and vegetable plots to ensure high-quality research, and working with researchers and MSU Extension educators on coordination of activities at the centers.

Administrative tasks such as budget development, capital improvement plans, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and enforcing safety protocols are central to the role.