Sherry Carlson

Sherry Carlson is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Scientific Research. Sherry is a Resource Soil Scientist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

As a Resource Soil Scientist, Sherry’s responsibilities include technical soil services such as wetland determinations for USDA program participants and the dissemination of soil survey maps and land-use Interpretations to employees, partners, and the general public. In addition, she works cooperatively with conservation partners on projects and events, such as the Sunbelt Ag Expo, the Conservation Production Systems Training Conference, the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop, and the Georgia Envirothon.

Sherry is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of soil properties, soil classification, and soil interpretations, as well as wetland delineations. In addition, she provides training and technical assistance to NRCS employees, cooperators, professionals, educators, and the general public on soil resources, their limitations, and their suitabilities, primarily with regards to land use management and conservation of natural resources

In addition to her role with the USDA, Sherry is also a  member  of  many  esteemed  professional  and service organizations, including the Soil Science Society  of  Georgia,  Association  of  Women  Soil  Scientists, National and Georgia Chapters of the Soil  and  Water  Conservation  Society,  Georgia  Conservation Tillage Alliance, Georgia Master 4-H Club, UGA Ag Alumni  Association,  the  Natural  Resources  Conservation  Workshop  Board  of  Directors, and the Georgia Envirothon Council.

Sherry received her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Soil Science from the University of Georgia.