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Soil and Crop Sciences<\/h1>\n

Every day, we are working on the critical science and technology necessary to meet the demands of future sustainable food systems. We are actively engaged in developing strategies to reverse climate change by integrating complex soil regeneration systems, leveraging genetics to develop resilient crops, and optimizing water conservation through data collection and analytics.<\/p>\n

Together, we are transforming environmental challenges into opportunities to reimagine how we feed a rapidly changing world and restore our fragile planet. With pathways to a master’s in soil science and online soil science courses, CSU prepares students to lead in sustainable soil and crop management.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Research and Engagement<\/h2>\n

We leverage our expertise in plant genetics, ecosystem management, and soil science to transform environmental challenges into technological opportunities and sustainable agricultural practices. Our collaborative faculty engage our students, industry, and government stakeholders to fulfill Colorado\u2019s growing needs.<\/p>\n

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Soil Analytics<\/h2>\n

SOIL | WATER | PLANTS | COMPOST | MANURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

We partner with the Department of Agricultural Biology in the College of Agricultural Sciences to offer our industry members soil analytics. We are outfitted to handle multiple sample types and can accommodate your unique sample requests.<\/p>\n

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Story of Impact<\/h2>\n

Manny Deleon<\/h3>\n

Manny Deleon’s passion for learning led him to Colorado State University, where he earned a master\u2019s degree in soil and crop science and began working as a research associate in 2015. He specializes in water quality and works with farmers and the Colorado Department of Agriculture to monitor water quality across the state.<\/p>\n

And that tinkering passion has led him to seek new answers in an ag industry steeped in tradition. He\u2019s a self-taught 3D modeler and has five 3D printers in his basement, utilizing them to make replacement parts for equipment utilized in his job.<\/p>\n

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