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NRCS Logo and Usage

The logo is available for download in three different formats. The "high quality" version is in TIFF format; because the image is of higher quality, the file size will be larger and take longer to download. If you don't need the higher quality image, choose the GIF format; this one is smaller and will download faster. EPS format is a vector drawing that can be resized without limit, but again the file size is a little bigger, and some applications will not have filters allowing you to import EPS. Don't know what format you need? It depends mostly on how you plan to use the image. If the image is to be used for printed materials, you should download and use the TIF file, or possibly EPS file; however, if you plan to use the image in a "web" environment or for a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, you should choose the .gif file.

The colors of the NRCS logo are Pantone 300 (blue) and Pantone Green. Pantone Green has no number: it is one of Pantone's basic colors.

NRCS Logo

The NRCS Signature, a composite including the NRCS and USDA logos with the organization names spelled out, is available for download below in the same formats.

NRCS Black and White logo

File Size Format
NRCSb_w.gif 8 KB GIF Format*
NRCSb_w.tif 75 KB TIFF Format - 250 dpi print resolution
NRCSb_w.eps 260 KB EPS Format

NRCS Color logo

File Size Format
NRCScolor.gif 9 KB GIF Format*
NRCScolor.tif 86 KB TIFF Format - 250 dpi print resolution
NRCScolor.eps 260 KB EPS Format

NRCS black and white signature

File Size Format
signature_b&w.gif 27 KB GIF Format*
signature_b&w.tif 2,139 KB TIFF Format - 250 dpi print resolution
signature_b&w.eps 358 KB EPS Format

NRCS color signature

File Size Format
signature_color.gif 15 KB GIF Format*
signature_color.tif 2,112 KB TIFF Format - 250 dpi print resolution
signature_color.eps 404 KB EPS Format

Three possible treatments for the NRCS signature are shown below, one with the full color signature on a plain white background, and two with the signature in a single lighter color knocked out of a darker background or photograph background. The first of these knockout versions includes the full color USDA symbol isolated on a rectangular white background.

graphic of three treatments for NRCS signature
Download Instructions:
  1. Right-click on the file link above.
  2. Select the Save Target/Picture/Link As from the context menu.
  3. Save the file to your local computer.
  4. Using graphics software, resize image as needed.

* To resize a .gif image, you should first convert it to RGB format.


Letterhead Stationery

The letterhead documents below are approved for use in the field. The address in the NRCS letterhead may be changed by double clicking on it or by selecting Header and Footer under View in the MS Word menu commands.

These documents require Microsoft Word.

The new letterhead features the NRCS Mission Statement, "Helping People Help the Land."

Microsoft Word DocumentB&W Letterhead New!
Microsoft Word DocumentColor Letterhead New!
Microsoft Word DocumentBusiness Card Order Form New!


Logo Usage Samples

The samples below give examples of using the NRCS logo on print material. Click on the images to see a larger version.
Sample of 4x9 brochure with logo use
Cover Sample: 4x9
Sample 8.5x11 page cover with logo use
Cover Sample: 8.5x11


USDA Logo

USDA Logo

Use of the NRCS Logo is limited to official business of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Other use, without the express written consent of NRCS, is prohibited.