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Alabama

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 Micro Irrigation Watering System Increases Productivity on Alabama Farm
Watch this interesting USDA TV Feature Story about the Shipman Farm in southeastern Alabama.  To modernize the farm that's been in the family since the early 20th Century, the Shipmans partnered with NRCS and with Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds help, they’ve been able to install an efficient and environmentally-friendly watering system to raise produce and livestock.  In turn, they are helping local youth and low income people.

 
California

(from left) Dan Martynn, State Conservationist Ed Burton, and Soil Conservationist Carol Rush viewing the Feather River College Riparian Protection WRP siteFeather River College Benefits from WRP
The Local Partnership Office in Plumas County commonly partners with a wide variety of local, State, and Federal agencies and groups.  So it came as no surprise when the Feather River Community College (FRCC) contacted district conservationist Dan Martynn about resource concerns with its Equestrian Center meadow and pastures.
 

Florida

canal in the northern Florida Everglades CIG Addressing Water Quality Concerns in the Northern Everglades
Listen to this Southeast AGNET story about how Jimmy Wohl with Rafter T Ranch in Highlands County, Florida, is involved with a project to address water quality concerns on grazing lands in the northern Everglades called the Florida Ranchlands Environmental Services Project -- nationally-funded via an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG).
 

 
Wisconsin

The Leopold Shack and Farm are now a National Historic Landmark (photo courtesy Aldo Leopold Foundation)Aldo Leopold Farm Designated As a National Historic Landmark
The farm of pioneer conservationist Aldo Leopold in Wisconsin has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.  The Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm in Fairfield and Lewiston Townships is a property once owned by Aldo Leopold (1887-1948).  A forester, writer, professor, and conservationist, Leopold inspired natural resource conservation in America.  Leopold pioneered the science and profession of wildlife management and his conservation philosophies led to the establishment of national policies on forestry, game management, watershed management, and soil conservation.

 

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Wyoming NRCS district conservationist (DC) Phil Gonzales,Wyoming DC Recognized By the Society of Range Management
Veteran Wyoming NRCS district conservationist (DC) Phil Gonzales, was recently awarded the Society of Range Management's Outstanding Achievement Award for Stewardship during the organization’s annual meeting last month in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 

 

 

 

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Texas NRCS public affairs specialist Quenna Terry explains use of NRCS on-line energy saver tools to a Commodity Classic show-goer (NRCS image -- click to enlarge)NRCS Participates at Commodity Classic
The 2009 Commodity Classic held in Grapevine, Texas,  drew record-breaking numbers of show-goers.  NRCS attracted scores of attendees to its booth that featured two Save Energy Save Money exhibits, computers, and large plasma screen monitors for hands-on demonstrations of the NRCS on-line energy-saver tools and the Web Soil Survey. 
 

 

 

2009 NRCS Women's History Month poster (NRCS image -- cl;ick to enlarge)March 2009 Is Women's History Month
The theme of this year's Women's History Month is Women -- Taking the lead to save our Planet.  The 2009 the National Women's History Project honors women who have taken the lead in the environmental or "green" movement.  The project features Rachel Carson, the founder of the contemporary environmental movement, as the iconic model of the theme.  Rachel Carson's work provides an admirable model for comparison.  The 2009 Honorees are scientists, engineers, business leaders, writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, community organizers, religious or workplace leaders or others whose lives show exceptional vision and leadership to save our planet.


 

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Ryan Flohr -- Nebraska Earth Team VolunteerRyan Flohr -- Nebraska Earth Team Volunteer
The Sidney, Nebraska NRCS office took time to honor their very special volunteer.  Ryan Flohr is a school-to-work student from Leyton High School.  Ryan has Down’s syndrome, and part of his development is to go to work every afternoon.  He volunteers for NRCS three afternoons a week.
 

 

 

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Library of Congress 1917 USDA poster, Uncle Sam Says -- Garden to Cut Food CostsUncle Sam Says -- Garden to Cut Food Costs
1917 USDA poster, Uncle Sam Says -- Garden to Cut Food Costs -- Library of Congress image no. LC-USZC4-7931 (color film copy transparency -- 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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