ROTM | More Than 50 Years of Fruit & Wisdom with Dr. Dave Lockwood

Dr. Dave Lockwood has spent more than 50-years as a fruit specialist with UT Extension. Dr. Lockwood shares how his passion for horticulture turned into a lifetime of service through UT Extension, working with both commercial growers and homeowners across the state. We dive into the growing interest in backyard fruit production and why more people than ever are planting their own trees and vines. As he prepares for retirement this June, Dr. Lockwood reflects on the relationships, lessons, and impact that have defined his career—and what he’ll miss most about the work.