CAREERS IN CONSERVATION In Iowa Soil Conservationist Soil

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CAREERS IN CONSERVATION In Iowa Soil Conservationist Soil Scientist Engineering

CAREERS IN CONSERVATION In Iowa Soil Conservationist Soil Scientist Engineering

• Hugh Hammond Bennet, The Father of Soil Conservation helped establish the Soil

• Hugh Hammond Bennet, The Father of Soil Conservation helped establish the Soil Erosion Service in 1933. The agency within the Department of Interior worked with farmers to demonstrate soil conservation methods in watershed-based demonstrations.

• In the spring of 1935 during the height of the Dust Bowl,

• In the spring of 1935 during the height of the Dust Bowl, Bennett testified before a Congressional Committee and convinced Congress there is a need for soil conservation. • The result was the Soil Conservation Act of April 27, 1935, which created the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) at USDA. • In 1994 the SCS changed its name to NRCS to better reflect what we do.

Other Iowa Agricultural Rankings • 5 th in Cattle on Feed. • 6 th

Other Iowa Agricultural Rankings • 5 th in Cattle on Feed. • 6 th in Dairy Operations. • 7 th in Chickens raised. • 9 th in Turkey and Sheep Production.

Natural Resource Concerns TIP State your points clearly and with confidence.

Natural Resource Concerns TIP State your points clearly and with confidence.

Historically Underserved Groups • Socially Disadvantaged Americans • Beginning Farmers • Limited Resource Farmers

Historically Underserved Groups • Socially Disadvantaged Americans • Beginning Farmers • Limited Resource Farmers • Indian Tribes • Organic Producers

Iowa and NRCS partners closely with the 100 soil and water conservation districts of

Iowa and NRCS partners closely with the 100 soil and water conservation districts of Iowa, IDALS-DSC, FSA, and other agencies to provide technical assistance and financial assistance in treating the many resource concerns. Only together can we Help People Help the Land. We have the challenges and we hope you are willing to come and help us continue the tradition of a top quality Iowa Conservation Partnership.

Benefits: • Salary Range: – Soil Conservation Technician ($27, 504 -$49, 553) – Soil

Benefits: • Salary Range: – Soil Conservation Technician ($27, 504 -$49, 553) – Soil Conservationist or other professional specialist ($30, 772 -$60, 612) – District Conservationist or other Specialist ($56, 411 -$87, 893) • Good overall benefit package, insurance etc.

• Prepared by Jeffrey J. Zimprich, Assistant State Conservationist (FO) Natural Resources Conservation

• Prepared by Jeffrey J. Zimprich, Assistant State Conservationist (FO) Natural Resources Conservation Service, Atlantic, Iowa • Edited by the Civil Rights Advisory Committee, 2009 • Photos courtesy of Iowa Natural Resources Conservation Service, Des Moines, Iowa

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