NRCS Alaska News

September 21, 2007

Photo: Soil Scientist Stephanie Schmit digging a soil pit during the field work
leading up to the Greater Nenana Area Soil Survey released this month. Photo
by Mike Mungoven.

In This Issue

Mat-Su DC Featured on Newscast

Mat-Su District Conservationist Michelle Schuman was interviewed by KTUU Channel 2 in Anchorage for a story on farmland preservation efforts in the Mat-Su valley. The story focused on Leroi and Margaret Heaven, a couple who have farmed their 40 acres near Wasilla since the 1980s. The Heavens have applied for support from the Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP) to preserve their property and protect it from conversion to non-agricultural uses. Once the required matching funds are raised by the Alaska Farmland Trust, the Heavens will become the first Alaskans to enroll in FRPP. You can still see the entire five-minute piece online at http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=7073714.

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Make Your Own USDA Garb

A online service available from the US Department of Agriculture Employee Services & Recreation Association (ESRA) allows USDA employees to design and order official USDA clothing. Check it out at www.mygarb.com/usda.

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CFC Quick Fact

The goal for the Southern Combined Federal Campaign is $1.3 million. The goal for Alaska NRCS is $5,000 – or roughly $6 per month for each employee. Look for pledge forms coming soon.

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Personnel Actions

Promotions:

• Mani Gomez, Budget Officer to GS12
• Jane Standifer-Trenton, Civil Engineer to GS09

Departures:

• Homer Summer Soil Crew - effective 9/29/07

  Conrad Field, Bridget Paul, Logan Sander

Spot Awards:

• Jeff Oatley
• Cassidee Hall
• Daniel Fisher
• Dan Kenney
• James Montesi
• Meg Mueller
• Aimee Rohner
• Joe White
• Megan Lene
• Crystal Leonetti
• Dennis Moore
• Brett Nelson
• Catherine Hadley
• Rick Strait
• Phil Naegele
• Jessica Adams
• Jim Hazlett
• Nicole Brenton
• Gene Schock
• Mani Gomez
• Pam Taber
• Kristi Hicks
• Mike Odegard
• Bob Smith
• Brant Dallas

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