Dr. Gregg Sanford

Biography

Gregg Sanford is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on biogeochemistry within agricultural systems, examining soil organic carbon stocks, dynamics, and mechanisms, as well as the interplay between ecosystem services and climate change. He investigates diversified cropping systems and regenerative farming practices, emphasizing organic agriculture and crop-livestock integration. Through his role in the Dairy Innovation Hub, he aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices. Sanford is also actively involved in various committees, including the Agroecology Governance Committee and the Steering Committee for the UW-Madison Organic Collaborative. He contributes to the WI Integrated Cropping Systems Trial and works with the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI), focusing on agricultural impacts. His expertise and ongoing research contribute significantly to the understanding of how agriculture can adapt to and mitigate climate change effects.

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