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Helping People Help the Land

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Nebraska NRCS Participating in High Tunnel Pilot Project

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering a 3-year high tunnel pilot project to farmers statewide through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).  The first sign up for this practice ended February 1, but farmers may apply for the next round of funding anytime.

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Hugh Hammond Bennett, the first Chief of NRCS.

A Legacy of Conservation - Helping People Help the Land for 75 Years

April 27 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the beginning of the federal commitment to conservation of natural resources on private lands. Join us as we celebrate 75 years of conservation contributions to the nation and carry on the legacy of our first chief Hugh Hammond Bennett. Check back to learn more about NRCS and anniversary events and celebrations planned throughout the year.

Nebraska NRCS' History (2 MB file)

 

Nebraska NRCS Offers Scholarship for UNL Students

A scholarship from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is available for students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.  Applications are due April 1, 2010.  Please see the UNL scholarship application for details.   

UNL Scholarship information

 

Conservation. Our Purpose. Our Passion

Conservation... Our Purpose. Our Passion

The purpose and passion for 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 with whom we work.

Learn about the stories of conservation made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a  shared commitment to conservation.

More about Nebraska's customers, employees and volunteers . . .

NRCS vision statement

Helping People Help the Land

Last Modified 02/09/2010