New Jersey NRCS Features

Earth Team Volunteer Program  

NRCS honors the Earth Team volunteers who donate their time to the conservation effort. In New Jersey Earth Team Volunteers, working side-by-side with NRCS professionals, plant the seeds of conservation today that will sustain our resources for tomorrow.

Envirothon  

The New Jersey Envirothon competition is a one-day event that takes place at the end of the school year. Teams are tested on environmental topics through hands-on interactive problem-solving at five testing stations. The team that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of natural resources, as well as teamwork and communication skills, moves on to represent New Jersey in the National Envirothon competition. This multi-day event further tests the team's understanding of the environment and involves teams for all regions of the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Native Pollinators in New Jersey

Native bees are valuable crop pollinators. Wild bees help increase crop yields and may serve as important insurance when honey bees are hard to come by.

Technical Service Providers   

The 2002 Farm Bill expanded the availability of technical assistance to producers by encouraging the use of third parties - called technical service providers (TSPs) -  to assist USDA in delivering conservation technical services. Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman believes the certification of TSPs will provide "more resources for technical assistance from the private and nonprofit sectors and state and local government to help farmers and ranchers reach their conservation goals." 

TechReg is NRCS's new Internet-based Technical Service Provider Registry makes it easy for technical service providers to register, become certified, and manage their profile.

TechReg also helps landowners locate and choose certified registered technical service providers who can help them meet their conservation goals.

TechReg is an outstanding example of how USDA is trying to serve the public effectively and efficiently through electronic means.

Last Modified: December 28, 2007