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Iowa

NRCS District Conservationist Allison Orr shows a youngster how to build a gourd bird house.Connecting Kids with Conservation
Once a month, NRCS, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Humboldt County Soil and Water Conservation District, Pheasants Forever, and Humboldt Parks and Recreation put on an activity to help the kids learn about natural resources.  
 

 
National

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  Windows Media Player logo  NRCS State Conservationist and USDA Deputy Under Secretary Talk About GLCI
At the recent Third Annual Conference on Grazing Lands in St. Louis, Missouri, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Merlyn Carlson and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Niles Glasgow talked about the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI).
Wyoming

NRCS Study Helps Wildlife
 A Wyoming NRCS study confirms a new kind of electric fence keeps livestock in, but lets big game through without harm.

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ag outlook forum 2007 logoUSDA’s 83rd Outlook Forum to Feature Secretary Johanns
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will head a distinguished group of speakers at USDA’s Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum scheduled for March 1 and 2, 2007.  The forum will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.  There is no registration fee for USDA employees in the Washington, D.C. area, however, there will be a $15 onsite registration fee for anyone who does not register by February 3, 2007.  This includes all USDA employees. Program details and registration information is available on the forum’s website.

one of four US post office pollination stampsU.S. Postal Service Unveils Pollinator Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service recently unveiled four Pollination stamps at the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign Symposium.  The stamps, which will be released next summer, consist of four images arranged in two alternate and interlocking patterns.

 

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From left to right are SCS employees Ralph Aaker, Dave Norton, and Leonard Koski (who worked for the USGS at the time this photo was taken)Snow Plane
This January 1949 photo depicts a snow plane that the SCS Snow Survey Program tested for use in the snow measuring program.  Ultimately, it was deemed impractical for snow conditions other than a groomed, packed roadway.  From left to right are SCS employees Ralph Aaker, Dave Norton, and Leonard Koski (who worked for the USGS at the time this photo was taken.  NRCS image -- click to enlarge).

NRCS This Week features a weekly historical photo and caption.  NHQ, districts, States, RC&D councils, and all other NRCS entities are invited to submit a historical photo of activities or individuals who have worked or are working for the agency along with a caption. 

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happy SARE 20th party imageDon't Miss SARE's 20th!
Mark your calendar for March 25-27, 2008, when SARE celebrates its 20th
anniversary with a national conference and networking event in Kansas
City, Missouri.
 

 

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See NRCS Directives for the Week of January 1, 2007
 

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