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Post Author: Hannah Ross

Executive Director Jerry Baron Retires After 40 Years With the IR-4 Project

Posted on December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Applauding Jerry Baron’s incredible 40-year career with IR-4.

Posted in NewsTagged 2025, Executive Director, Jerry Baron, Retirement

2025 IR-4 SOAR Award Recipients

Posted on November 19, 2025November 20, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Congratulations, Thierry Besancon and Armando Monterroso!

Posted in NewsTagged 2025, IR-4 Awards, SOAR Award

Greenhouse Grower Podcast Features Jerry Baron

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 — Hannah Ross

The conversation covers the evolution of specialty crop pest management over Baron’s career.

Posted in NewsTagged 2025, Jerry Baron

2025 Project Nomination Period

Posted on August 15, 2025August 26, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Nominate projects for the 2025 FUW from August 15-25.

Posted in Food Use, NewsTagged 2025, events, food use workshop

Now Hiring: IR-4 Executive Director

Posted on July 16, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Apply today or help spread the word—IR-4 seeks a new Executive Director.

Posted in NewsTagged Careers, Executive Director

Registration Open for the 2025 Environmental Horticulture Workshop

Posted on July 2, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Register today to join us in Kansas City this October!

Posted in Food Use, NewsTagged 2025, Environmental Horticulture Workshop, events

Nominations Open for the 2025 SOAR Award

Posted on June 17, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Make a nomination today!

Posted in NewsTagged 2025, awards, SOAR

Registration Open for the 2025 Food Use Workshop

Posted on June 2, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Register today to join us in Denver this September!

Posted in Food Use, NewsTagged 2025, events, food use workshop

New Hire at HQ: Josh Kindel, Environmental Horticulture Program Manager

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Join us in welcoming Josh Kindel to the IR-4 team!

Posted in NewsTagged 2024, 2025, awards

IR-4 Leaders Recognized With NC State Awards

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 — Hannah Ross

Baron receives 2025 CALS Values Award; Carpenter receives 2024 Pride of the Wolfpack

Posted in NewsTagged 2024, 2025, awards

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  • About IR-4
    • Annual Reports
    • Careers
    • Contacts
      • Headquarters Staff
      • National Directory
      • Regional Field Coordinators
    • History
    • Mission & Vision
    • News
    • Outreach
    • Participants in the Process
  • Food Crops
    • Biopesticide Regulatory Support Program
    • Crop Grouping
    • International Programs
    • Residue and Product Performance
  • Environmental Horticulture
  • Events & Training
  • Stakeholder Resources
    • Database: Food Crops
    • eQA/eDOCs
    • Database: Environmental Horticulture
    • Databases: Biopesticides and Organic Support
    • Glossary of Acronyms
    • Upload Files
  • Submit a Project Request