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We’re excited to welcome a wide range of speakers to the 68th Annual Meeting of the Soil Science Society of North Carolina, taking place May 19–20, 2025 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. From agency professionals and academics to consulting scientists and student researchers, this year’s lineup covers timely, practical, and forward-thinking topics across the soil science field.
We’re excited to welcome a wide range of speakers to the 68th Annual Meeting of the Soil Science Society of North Carolina, taking place May 19–20, 2025 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. From agency professionals and academics to consulting scientists and student researchers, this year’s lineup covers timely, practical, and forward-thinking topics across the soil science field.
🌟 Keynote Speaker
🌟 Keynote Speaker
Timothy “Tyler” W. Clark
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Title: Two Billion Years of Geologic History in North Carolina and its Role in the Development of Soils and Their Impact on Wastewater Management and Groundwater Contamination
This talk will connect the dots between geologic history and modern soil behavior—highlighting how mineralogy, structure, and landscape evolution influence wastewater system performance, groundwater contamination, and sustainable land use.
🔍 Featured Speakers
🔍 Featured Speakers
Sydney Mucha | Field to Market
Sydney Mucha | Field to Market
Advancing Agricultural Sustainability through the Fieldprint Platform
Sarah Menser | Soil Services, Inc.
Sarah Menser | Soil Services, Inc.
Errors & Omissions: What to Do When the Worst Happens
Brandy Myers | NC Department of Agriculture
Brandy Myers | NC Department of Agriculture
Introduction to Using AI for Environmental Professionals
Steven Berkowitz, PE | SERCAP
Steven Berkowitz, PE | SERCAP
Financial Assistance for Individual On-Site Wastewater System Repairs in NC
John Kelley
John Kelley
Soil Science Photo Gallery
Greg Taylor | USDA NRCS
Greg Taylor | USDA NRCS
Coastal Zone Soil Survey Demonstration (with boat tour & live core description)
Mary Parr | Berea College
Mary Parr | Berea College
Leveraging Extension Publications to Create Open Educational Resources for Soil Science
Christine Morgan | Soil Health Institute
Christine Morgan | Soil Health Institute
Soil Health Benchmarking in North Carolina
Cara Mathers | Soil Health Institute
Cara Mathers | Soil Health Institute
The Relationship Between Soil Health Indicators, Soil Functioning, and Crop Yield
Jenny Bowers | Soil Health Institute
Jenny Bowers | Soil Health Institute
Assessing Aggregate Stability in Southeastern Sandy Soils
Kristin Trippe | USDA
Kristin Trippe | USDA
Biochar Production and Use in Agricultural Systems
Brewer Logan | Verenovo Energy
Brewer Logan | Verenovo Energy
Current Status of Biochar
Charlie Humphrey | East Carolina University
Charlie Humphrey | East Carolina University
Mitigation of Nutrients and Indicator Bacteria by a Natural Wetland Receiving Drainage from an Urbanized Watershed
Tim Crissman & Teresa Davis | NC DHHS
Tim Crissman & Teresa Davis | NC DHHS
OSWW and the Dynamic North Carolina Coastal Zone: Erosion and Accretion
Trish Angoli | NC DHHS
Trish Angoli | NC DHHS
18E: Next Steps
Alan McKinney & Karen Wallace | NC DHHS
Alan McKinney & Karen Wallace | NC DHHS
Storm Impacts: Rebuilding After Helene
Matt Ricker | NC State University
Matt Ricker | NC State University
Soil Judging Returns to North Carolina – 2025 Regional and 2026 National Events
Dan Richter
Dan Richter
Pedogenesis in Urban Soils
⚡ Student Lightning Talks
⚡ Student Lightning Talks
Praneswar Ghosh | NC State
Praneswar Ghosh | NC State
Enhancing Soil Health through Strategic Cover Crop Rotations: Unveiling the Hidden Half
Srinivas Rao Voruganti | Fort Valley State
Srinivas Rao Voruganti | Fort Valley State
Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite-Based Nitrogen Micro and Nanofertilizers for Agricultural Applications
Fred Teasley | NC State
Fred Teasley | NC State
Soil Conservation Practices Increase Soil Health but Complicate Nitrogen Fertility Management
Shakita Holloway | UNC Chapel Hill
Shakita Holloway | UNC Chapel Hill
Spatial Dependence of Aggregate Stability in Paired Catenas of the Piedmont
Ozlem Ustandag | NC State
Ozlem Ustandag | NC State
Organic Matter Partitioning as Impacted by Different Cover Crop and Tillage Managements in Eastern NC
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