Faculty
gary Peterson
Soil Science (Cropping Systems)
Department Head
Professor
C127 Plant Science Building
gary.peterson@colostate.edu
970 491-6501 office
970 491-0564 fax
Research Interests
Dr. Peterson’s career research emphasis has been the application of soil science principles to the solution of field related soil management problems. Recently these efforts have focused on developing dryland cropping systems that maximize water conservation and minimize soil erosion, and that are applicable to a wide range of climate-soil environments. System effects on water conservation, fertilizer N and P management, organic matter accumulation, and nutrient cycling have been emphasized over the most recent 20 years.
Courses:
Dr. Peterson teaches the Senior Seminar course and team teaches a Sociology course entitled, “Soils, Environment and Society”.