Dr. Baxter teaches courses including Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management, and Soil Physics, and advises students in independent research projects. He also conducts research and develops extension programming in the nutrient management and soil fertility areas and serves on the Pioneer Farm Research Advisory Board and the Renewable Energy Council. He is the coach of the UW-Platteville Collegiate Soils Team, advises the Agronomy - Soil and Water Conservation Club, and directs high school competitions in agronomy and land judging.