Lane Selman

About the Author

Lane’s journey began on a citrus farm planted by her Sicilian great-grandparents in 1919 along Florida’s space coast. After earning degrees in Agronomy (BS) and Entomology (MS) from the University of Florida, Lane transitioned to Oregon in 2000. Currently serving as a Professor of Practice at Oregon State University, Lane has been deeply involved in collaborating with organic vegetable and grain farmers, managing research projects, and organizing outreach events since 2005. In 2011, she established the Culinary Breeding Network, uniting plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, and other stakeholders to enhance the quality of vegetables and grains.