Commodity Classic 2007

(above) NRCS Legislative and Public Affairs Division Director Doug McKalip talks to Southeast AGnet's Cindy Zimmerman at this year's Commodity Classic (NRCS photo -- click to enlarge) Commodity Classic show-goers enjoy exploring the soil properties of their land using the on-line NRCS Web Soil Survey (NRCS photo -- click to enlarge)

NRCS staff from Fort Collins, Colorado; National Headquarters; and the Florida NRCS State and Palmetto Area 3 offices recently participated at the 2007 Commodity Classic in Tampa, Florida.  Exhibits, continuous loop DVDs, and computer stations with large screen monitors were used by the participants to familiarize show-goers with web-based tools and technology like the Web Soil Survey; Energy Estimator – Nitrogen,  Tillage, Irrigation, and Animal Housing; the USDA Customer Statement; and the Electronic Field Office Technical Guide.  Farm media were on hand to conduct interviews with NRCS headquarters and technical staff.
Your contact is Fred Jacobs, NRCS public affairs specialist, at 202-720-4772.