Kudzu Killers...

Mary Burks
takes every opportunity to promote kudzu eradication. She is one of the founders of the Alabama Conservancy and an active conservationist.

Alabama Wildflower Watch
3733 Dunbarton Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35223

Dr. James H. Miller
has researched various methods for combating kudzu for over eighteen years. He is happy to discuss kudzu control problems with anyone, and can make helpful recommendations for specific situations. He has also co-authored many publications on kudzu control.  Dr. Miller was honored as Weed Scientist of the Year in 1999.

U. S. Forest Service
Devall Drive
Auburn University, AL 36849
334/826-8700
E-Mail: jmiller01@fs.fed.us

Dr. Errol G. Rhoden
has done extensive research on using goats for kudzu control. The goats love kudzu, it is a good food source for them, and they keep it under control.

303 Milbank
Tuskegee Institute
Tuskegee, AL
334/727-8435
E-Mail: Rhoden@Acd.Tusk.Edu

Kudzu Users...

Dr. Donald Ball
recommends using kudzu for grazing and hay in some situations so long as great care is taken to keep the kudzu from spreading into areas where it is not desired.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
Extension Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5633
334/844-5491
E-Mail: balldon@auburn.edu

Nancy Basket
creates beautiful kudzu paper collages and conducts school demonstrations of her art.

Kudzu Kabin Designs
1105 East Main Street
Walhalla, SC 21691
864/718-8864
Web: www.nancybasket.com

Ruth Duncan
makes beautiful kudzu baskets, teaches basket weaving classes, and conducts programs on kudzu for schools, clubs, and civic groups.

Kudzu Kountry
411 Gravel Hill Road
Greenville, AL 36037
334/382-8654

Henry & Edith Edwards
promote many uses for kudzu. They use it themselves and can make recommendations based on years of experience. They even sell kudzu root crowns for transplanting!

Kudzu Konnection
722 Duncan Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828/247-0067
E-Mail: cjekudzu@wildblue.net

Regina Hines
creates kudzu baskets, kudzu sculptures, and other products from kudzu.

Rivermist Farms
890 Rivermist Dr.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
770/479-1262
E-Mail: ReginaHines@alltel.net
Web: www.kudzu-art.com

Diane Hoots
has been named the "Kudzu Guru" by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Her book, Kudzu: The Vine to Love or Hate, co-written with Juanita Baldwin, contains recipes and basket making instructions as well as historical information about kudzu. She has created a company to manufacture and market kudzu baskets, jelly, honey and syrup. She also stages kudzu art exhibits and conducts programs for schools, clubs, and civic groups.

Krazy Kudzu Products, Ltd.
229/336-0705
E-Mail: krazykudzu@hotmail.com

William Shurtleff and Akiko Aoyagi
promote the use of soy and kuzu (the Japanese name for kudzu). They maintain a bibliography of over 120 kudzu references and can be contacted at 925-283-2991. Their book, The Book of Kudzu: A Culinary and Healing Guide, contains recipes for foods and herbal remedies made from kudzu. For information about the book, contact:

Avery Publishing Group, Inc.
120 Old Broadway
Garden City Park
New York, NY 11040
1-800-548-5757

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