As part of his graduation requirements at Alcorn State University, Peters completed his student teaching at Prentiss County Vocational Technical Center in Prentiss, Mississippi. He also interned with the Soil Conservation Service, now the Natural Resource Conservation Service with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA NRCS). This experience led to his first job after earning his bachelor's degree as a soil conservationist. With the organization, he would work in six different locations throughout Pennsylvania, eventually becoming the District Conservationist. While in his most recent role with the NRCS, he became involved with the Equal Employment Opportunity organization, which identified ways to recruit minorities to the field of agriculture. As part of this program, he helped recruit at local high schools and community colleges. He would transition to his most recent role as USDA Liaison at Alcorn State University, his alma mater, to continue recruiting under-represented individuals to agricultural careers. Peters' dedication and knowledge helped numerous people graduate from Alcorn and obtain jobs with the USDA. He also helped the university apply for and receive grants, including $1 million from the Mississippi Department of Transportation, to install bike trails and pedestrian paths on campus.

Peters highlights that he "got the three-pronged blessing" - teaching, working in agriculture, and helping others. Throughout his career, he got to help others pursue agriculture careers, which fit his personality perfectly. He highlights that "it's almost not like work!" Peters retired in 2014 after 40 years of service. Still, his work leaves a legacy at Alcorn, the USDA, and the field of agriculture, evident by the number of individuals he helped get jobs within these organizations.