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Secretary Johanns Visits USDA/NRCS Service Center 

from left, NRCS resource conservationist Mike Pavel, Technical Service Provider Ann Rief, distirct secretary Shelly Lippincott, Secretary Mike Johanns, NRCS State Conservationist Steve Chick, and district conservationist James Huntwork

from left, NRCS resource conservationist Mike Pavel, technical service provider Ann Rief, distirct secretary Shelly Lippincott, USDA Secretary Mike Johanns, NRCS Nebraska State Conservationist Steve Chick, and district conservationist James Huntwork

As part of his trip to the 17th Annual Governor's AG Conference in Kearney, Nebraska, Secretary Johanns recently visited the USDA Service center there. The Secretary then gave the keynote address at the Governors AG Conference providing participants with an overview of critical issues challenging agriculture.

Chuck Leinen, NRCS engineer, talks with homeowners in Washington Co following completion of berm rehabilation needed to eliminate risk caused by flash flooding of creek directly behind housing development. Emergency Watershed Program provided the needed support for the project. NRCS image.

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Secretary Johanns and Nebraska Governor Heineman were greeted by a a standing ovation from a record crowd at the conference
You contact is Pat McGrane, NRCS public affairs specialist, at 402-437-5327, or pat.mcgrane@ne.usda.gov.