Mary Fischer oversees horticulture programming. Her educational efforts focus on working with the 4-H Junior Master Gardener, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist volunteer programs. Mary is available to assist the community and answer questions on a variety horticulture related topics. Through her programming efforts, she aims to increase backyard and community food production and volunteering.

She obtained her Masters and PhD Degrees in Agricultural Sciences through Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She is a Certificated FAA Remote Pilot.