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Conservation: Our Purpose. Our Passion

The purpose and passion for Florida's 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 withChris Menhennett, District Conservationist, (left) discusses peanut crop with Donell Gwinn 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.

Donell GwinnMeet Florida's Featured Customers!

Eight featured customers from all over the country were chosen to represent diversity of geography, culture, conservation practices and crops of our landowner-partners nationwide. Florida's Gwinn Brothers were one of the eight national customers chosen.

The Gwinn Brothers are Suwannee County farmers that practice what NRCS promotes - good conservation! By following the NRCS developed conservation plan for their 1137 acre farm, the Gwinn Brothers have been able to improve water quality, enhance water quantity, reduce soil erosion, improve animal and plant health, and enhance wildlife habitat on their farm.   Read their story.

Read more of Florida's:

Customer Stories

Employee Stories 

Volunteer Stories 


Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion. Image: Farm at sunset.

View the National Campaign website where you will find more information on customers, employees and volunteers from other states and view a short video on the eight nationally featured customers.

Conservation…Our Purpose. Our Passion.


Florida Contact

Bob Stobaugh, State Public Affairs Specialist, 352-338-9565.

Last Modified 09/16/2008

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