Central National Technology Support Center Staff

Michael A. Sporcic

Conservation Agronomist (Wind Erosion Specialist)

Updated 07/28/2006

Michael A. Sporcic is a Conservation Agronomist (Wind Erosion Specialist) located in Fort Worth, Texas.   In this position, his duties include: developing and maintaining guidance on the application of wind erosion prediction technologies; serving as the agency technical leader for the Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS); managing the national databases used in wind erosion prediction technologies; serving as the national point of contact for assistance to WEPS users; and developing and conducting training sessions and workshops on wind erosion technologies.

Mr. Sporcic has served in several positions within the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Since 1999, he has served as the NRCS state agronomist for New Mexico. He previously served in the positions of area conservation agronomist, soil conservationist, and soil conservation technician for NRCS in Washington State. He also served as a research/extension program assistant for two years with the Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service in Pullman, Washington. He has been a certified crop advisor for 10 years. He has 20 years of experience in working with wind and water erosion prediction models.

Experience

• 1999 - 2006 NRCS State Agronomist for New Mexico
• Area Conservation Agronomist in Washington State
• Soil Conservationist in Washington State
• Soil Conservation Technician for NRCS in Washington State
• Research/Extension Program Assistant for two years with the Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service in Pullman, Washington
• Certified Crop Advisor for 10 years
• 20 years of experience in working with wind and water erosion prediction models

Education

• BS Degree in Agronomy from Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. He began his career with the NRCS in 1975.

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