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Florida
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Soil Survey in Florida
Hear Florida NRCS soil scientist Rick Robbins tell how NRCS is completing the
soil mapping effort in that State.
National
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Soil Survey Reports
Check out these recently published soil survey reports for
Boone County, Indiana;
Lincoln and Wilkes Counties, Georgia; and
Harney County Area, Oregon.
New Hampshire
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Deerly Beloved
(from American Agriculturist)
Read why EQIP is so Deerly beloved
on this New Hampshire venison operation.
Oregon
 Oregon
Snow Survey
Hear Oregon NRCS Inventory and Assessment Leader Jon Lea describe his work in
this beautifully photographed and interesting Oregon Public Broadcasting audio
slide show of the monthly Mt. Hood Snow Survey.
 New
Secretary of Agriculture Sworn In
Ed Schafer was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture on January 28, 2008. Secretary Schafer brings a record as an
innovative two-term governor of North Dakota to USDA along with extensive
private sector experience as both an entrepreneur and a business executive.
 February
2008 Is Black History Month
This year's theme for Black History Month is Carter G. Woodson and the
Origins of Multiculturalism.
The
History and Origins of National Black History Month
Black History Month had its origins in the United States and was the idea of
African American Scholar and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Woodson
was one of the first Black Americans to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
Sweet on Silvopasture
Silvopasture is an effective technology that producers can use to meet multiple
objectives in managing their grazing lands. Silvopasture combines trees with
forage and livestock production. The trees are managed for high-value sawlogs
and, at the same time, provide shade, shelter, and forage for livestock thereby
reducing stress and sometimes increasing forage production.
NRCS
Directives for the Week of February 3, 2008
 Smith
Looks for
Tonhautchan
This September 17, 1953,
photo taken in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, shows
Guy D. Smith looking for Tonhautchan in the B horizon of Clarion loam (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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its
programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental
status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs,
reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any
public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of
discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272
(voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.NRCS
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