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NRCS Plant Materials Centers Awarded Special Recognition

NRCS Plant Materials Centers Awarded Special Recognition

The Department of Interior, National Park Service awarded NRCS Plant Materials Centers around the nation, the Special Recognition Award in recognition to the NPS/NRCS Interagency Plant Materials Program and assistance to National Parks.

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NRCS Chief Arlen Lancaster Visits the Bismarck Plant Materials Center 

NRCS Chief Arlen Lancaster Visits the Bismarck Plant Materials Center

NRCS had the opportunity to participate in the 81st Annual Outdoor Writer's Association of America (OWAA) conference held in Bismarck, June 20-24, 2008, by hosting a pre-conference tour, Friday, June 20, with Chief Arlen Lancaster at the featured guest.

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Implementing the 2008 Farm Bill

Implementing the 2008 Farm Bill

Farm Bill programs can be implemented by using structural (vegetative and engineering) or management conservation practices. Plants make conservation happen. And plants can help you implement the 2008 Farm Bill.

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Conservation Our Purpose Our Passion

CONSERVATION... Our Purpose. Our Passion

The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many. It is shared between NRCS employees and partners who help people help the land, and it is shared by the landowners with whom we work. Our passion is manifested through the benefits derived from stewardship of private lands—benefits we all enjoy, such as cleaner water and air, improved soils and abundant wildlife habitat.  Learn about our stories, the stories of conservation made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation.

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Updated 10/09/2008