Natural Resources Conservation Service

Texas

United States Department of Agriculture

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Wounded Warrior Rehabs the Land

Wounded in Afghanistan, Sergeant John Crawson is recovering as an Earth Team Volunteer for the NRCS, helping people help their land.

DC Dan Henson and volunteer John Crawson check the map before heading to the field.

Answering the Call

USDA-NRCS employee and volunteer fireman Charlie Kaluza was one of the first to respond after a massive explosion at a fertilizer plant rocked the small town of West, TX at 7:50pm on April 17, 2013.

NRCS construction inspector and volunteer fireman Charlie Kaluza was a first responder at West.

Still Charging On

Despite multiple injuries in the War and on the ranch, Reuben Schaffner keeps charging ahead to accomplish his conservation mission on his ranch.

War Hero Reuben Schaffner works with NRCS District Technician Dorothy Kucharski.

The 12th Annual WRM CDE Contest was held at Cook Canyon Ranch in Eastland County

Students tested their knowledge in fish and game laws, plant identification, habitat evaluation and management, and other topics at the 12th Annual Area 5 Wildlife and Recreation Management Career Development Event.

NRCS Texas State Office Recognizes Earth Team Volunteers

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of Texas’ state office recently recognized three Earth Team Volunteers for their commitment to the NRCS mission of “Helping People Help the Land.”