Astor Boozer Named State Conservationist for NRCS New York

Astor Boozer who currently serves as the National Program Manager for the Conservation Reserve Program and the Healthy Forest Reserve Program in National Headquarters has been named State Conservationist for New York. He will begin his new position effective January 18, 2009.

NRCS New York Welcomes Astor Boozer

Volunteers receive recognition by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer

Venison Donation Coalition, Inc. in Bath, New York, is one of four groups recognized for their contributions to the USDA's "Fight Hunger Initiative".

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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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NRCS STRATEGIC PLAN

The Strategic Plan sets the direction for NRCS and describes our conservation priorities and goals. Bold, forward-looking, and far-reaching, this plan challenges us to reformulate some past approaches and develop and adopt new approaches. This plan will guide NRCS in implementing key overarching strategies, managing agency business lines, meeting customer needs, and developing and strengthening capacity to achieve our mission goals.