Agriculture and the Environment
Updated September 2009
Agricultural Sciences
CSU agricultural sciences faculty are engaged in research related to animal environmental systems, managed ecosystems, environmental soil science, organic agriculture, science and management of plant pathogens and insect pests, and many other areas related to sustainability and the environment.
High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety
The High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety focuses on the rural environment with research projects related to industrial hygiene, air quality, water quality, and agricultural health.
Colorado State University Extension
Local Problems. University Solutions. Colorado State University Extension offers reliable, research-based information to help citizens make informed decisions. With county offices statewide, the Extension system places resources within reach of Colorado's 64 counties.
Sampling of sustainable Extension activities:
- Native Plant Masters: After training and certification, volunteers educate the public about using and appreciating native Colorado plants; this fosters stewardship and sustainable use of plant resources.
- Clean Energy Strategic Initiative Team (CESIT): As the new energy economy grows, Extension agents assist their communities with learning about and implementing renewable energy options such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydropower and home or business energy efficiency.
- Water Quality and Water Saving Education: One example of how we help Colorado citizen's understand and protect water resources in the state, Extension, in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, developed guidelines to help Colorado crop producers employ Best Management Practices that protect the state's water resources while allowing producers to remain economically competitive.
- Online publications
- Sustainable Living Online Expo
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