Biological Systems Engineering

Honorary Assoc./Fellow
Agricultural Engineering Building
Room 125
460 Henry Mall
Madison, WI 53706
Tel: (608) 231-2622
Fax: (608) 262-1228
E-mail: astridn@wisc.edu

Education

• Ph.D. Horticulture UW-Madison (1987)
• Continuing education in Horticulture Therapy

Work Experience

Current

• Working with a farmer health and safety project on tools that reduce health risks and increase profit
• Content specialist and guest on the WI Gardener TV show

Previous

• UW-Extension vegetable crops specialist
• UW-Extension 4-H plant and soil science specialist, mechanical science liaison
• Agriculture consultant for government groups in Australia and Belize
• Researcher on fruit and vegetable crops for University of Wisconsin and the Dept. of Primary Industries in Tasmania, Australia
• Instructor, University horticulture classes and Master Gardener training

Fields of Interest

• Sustainable crop production methods for horticulture
• Labor efficiency in agricultural production systems
• Technology transfer and diffusion of innovations
• Injury prevention and intervention evaluation in occupational health
• Small scale horticulture production systems
• Living mulches, cover crops, and effects of wind

Selected Publications

• Newenhouse AC, Miquelon MG, Chapman LJ. Work Efficiency Tip Sheet series. 2004. Topics include a one-person hitch for tractors, a strap-on stool for field work, and motorized lay-down work carts. Available on-line at bse.wisc.edu/hfhp
• Chapman LJ, Newenhouse AC, Meyer RH, Taveira AD, Karsh B, Ehlers JJ, Palermo T. Evaluation of an intervention to reduce musculoskeletal hazards among fresh market vegetable growers. Applied Ergonomics 2004; 35:57-66.
• Chapman L, Newenhouse A, Meyer R, Karsh B, Taveira A, Miquelon M. Musculoskeletal discomfort, injuries, and tasks accomplished by children and adolescents in Wisconsin fresh market vegetable production. J. of Agricultural Safety and Health 2003;9(2): 91-105.
• Newenhouse, A, Meyer RH, Chapman LJ. Work efficiency tips for small-scale growers. In L. Kitinoja and A. Kader, Eds.  Small-Scale Post-Harvest Handling Practices: A Manual for Horticultural Crops. 4th ed. Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center: University of California-Davis 2002, p 38-40.
• Delahaut, K. and A. Newenhouse. Growing Fresh Market Vegetable Crops in WI, A Guide For Fresh Market Growers. 1997, 1998, 2003. Series of seven University of Wisconsin Extension Publications A3684-88, A3785.
• Newenhouse AC, Wilson S. Wind limits growth of young apple trees. HortScience 1991; 26(6):112.
• Newenhouse AC, Dana MN. Grass living mulch for strawberry plants. Journal of the American Society of Horticultural Science 1989;114(6):859-862.

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