We’re looking for highly motivated and skilled individuals interested in meeting the challenges of the dynamic and innovative field of agriculture. Help us build partnerships across Wisconsin, working with customers to improve our natural resources.
I am a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in Conservation and Environmental Science and a minor in Biology. I was raised in Lake Mills, Wisconsin and have always enjoyed spending time outdoors. That passion created a desire to help protect our natural resources, and I decided to join NRCS after finishing school.
Student & Graduate Programs
USDA offers different pathway opportunities for students and recent graduates to work in the agricultural, science, technology, math, environmental, management, business and many other fields.
NRCS Pathways Internship Program
Learn about the different student opportunities the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service offers in Wisconsin. This video highlights Brittany Ehlen, a NRCS Pathways Civil Engineering Intern and Earth Team Volunteer. Hear about her experiences and advice for potential interns and volunteers.
This video highlights Brady Goettl, a NRCS Pathways Soil Conservationist Intern. Hear about his experiences and advice for potential interns.
On the Land
- Conservation Practice Layout
- Planting Trees
- Native Grass Seeding
- Resource Inventories
- Soil Mapping
- Surveying
- Water Sampling
- Wildlife Habitat
In the Community
- Conservation Education
- Conservation Planning
- Conservation Youth Groups
- Photography
- Public Speaking
- Outdoor Classroom and Nature Areas
- Special Tours & Fairs
In the Office
- Computer Data Entry
- Drafting
- Editing
- Filing
- Map Interpretations
- Reception
- Telephoning
- Typing
- Writing
Wisconsin Earth Team Coordinators
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Jeffrey Taylor
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Statewide Earth Team Volunteer Coordinator
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Ben Zwiefelhofer
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Area 1 Volunteer Coordinator
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Deb Potts
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Area 2 Volunteer Coordinator
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Lindsi Hagen
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Area 3 Volunteer Coordinator
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Kim Cupery
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Area 4 Volunteer Coordinator
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Additional Resources
USAJOBS.gov Resume Writing
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