1989<\/strong>\u00a0BS degree in Plant Sciences \u2013 Agronomy with a minor in Microbiology from the University of Delaware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMy professional interests focus on soil fertility, chemistry, environmental quality, and soil health in a number of ecosystems. Our group\u2019s research spans soils in production agriculture, rangelands, forests, burned areas, and mined lands.<\/p>\n
Professional Memberships and Affiliations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- American Society of Agronomy<\/li>\n
- Soil Science Society of America<\/li>\n
- USDA: Western Nutrient Management and Water Quality Workgroup<\/li>\n
- USDA: Beneficial Reuse of Residuals and Reclaimed Water Workgroup<\/li>\n
- USDA: Implementing and Correlating Soil Health Management and Assessment in Western States Workgroup<\/li>\n
- International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements Committee<\/li>\n
- International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment Committees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dr. Jim Ippolito<\/h3>\n
Professor<\/strong>
Soil Health and Environmental Quality<\/p>\nC113 Plant Sciences Building
(970) 491-8028<\/a>
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