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Iowa

Thicke (left) and NRCS district conservationist David White next to a solar panel that powers a pump that provides water to 140 head of cattleCows Major Source of Farm Power
Dairy farmer Francis Thicke says cows power his dairy farm.  Some may think he is joking, but Thicke is serious.  He says letting his cows walk to grass is much more efficient and economical than mechanically harvesting forage and transporting it to the cows.  Thicke says he designed his Jefferson County dairy operation to be as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible and set up his farm so that available cow power is captured.

 

Mississippi

hands-on activity at Mississippi Archaeology Expo 2008 Mississippi Archaeology Expo
Over 1,000 children and adults attended the first annual Mississippi Archaeology Expo held at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, where they learned about Mississippi's rich archaeological resources through hands-on activities, exhibits, and demonstrations with a genuine archaeologist.

 

 
North Carolina

North Carolina’s State’s Organic Grain Project Receives NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant
(from the Baden Journal) NRCS has awarded a Conservation Innovation Grant to North Carolina State University to support development and education of a cover crop and no-till production method for organic grains.

 

Rhode Island

Roylene Rides at the DoorState Conservationist Gives Rhode Island Top Marks
(from the Providence Journal) As Rhode Island NRCS State Conservationist Roylene Rides at the Door prepares to become State Conservationist in Washington, she describes Rhode Island is a national leader in conservation and support for local farming.
 

 

 

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Jerry Scarborough 2008 Conservation Partner Jerry Scarborough Named 2008 Conservation Partner
Former Suwannee River Water Management Executive Director District Jerry Scarborough was recently honored as the 2008 NRCS Conservation Partner of the Year at the NRCS State Technical Committee meeting in Gainesville.

 

 

 

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group of students aboard the “Sweet Olive” tour boat in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to take water quality samples on the Yazoo and Mississippi RiversEarth Team Volunteers Monitor the “Father of Waters”
Teacher-sponsor for the Jackson Academy Earth Team (Hinds County Field Office) Barbara Neely recently took a group of students aboard the “Sweet Olive” tour boat in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to sample water quality on the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers.  Barbara has taught thousands of students in her career that taking care of natural resources should be a priority in their lives. 
 

 

 

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October 1935 NRCS photo by Milton S. Snow of Arizona Navajos Arizona Navajos
This October 1935 NRCS photo by Milton S. Snow of Arizona Navajos was taken in an area where conservation practices and structures were being installed -- (from left) Roy, Sauerkraut, Ute, Ute’s wife, Buddy Smith’s wife with baby Sarah, Buddy’s daughter Tulle, and Buddy Smith (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. 

 

 

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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.
Meet Our NRCS Employees  New!

Three featured employees chosen to represent each NRCS region -- a cross-section of our workforce nationwide as part of the Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion. campaign.

 Washington State NRCS RC&D Coordinator Jay Kehne (NRCS image -- click to enlarge and find out more about Jay's good work) Marqette Michiagan Area Administrator Amelia James-Stevens (NRCS image -- click to enlarge and find out more about Ameila's good work)  Ismael (Maelo) Reyes - Area Resource Conservationist

 

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