**STATEMENT OF WORK**

USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Wisconsin

**Residue and Tillage Management -- Ridge Till (346)**

**DESIGN (911)**

**Deliverables:**

1\. Design documents that demonstrate criteria in NRCS practice standard
have been met and are compatible with planned and applied practices.

> a\. Practice standard criteria-related computations and analyses to
> develop plans, specifications and operation and maintenance plan
> including but not limited to:
>
> i\. Results of RUSLE2 soil loss calculations and other applicable
> technical tools to address targeted criteria (Soil Conditioning Index
> and/or Soil Tillage Index Rating).
>
> ii\. Planned ridge height after planting.
>
> iii\. Orientation of ridges.
>
> iv\. Distribution of residue by season.
>
> v\. Timing of soil disturbance activities by season.
>
> vi\. Other requirements of the conservation practice standard Residue
> and Tillage Management - Ridge Till (Code 346).

2\. Certification that the design meets practice standard criteria and
comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3\. Documentation requirements for design modifications during practice
installation.

4\. Written plans and specifications including location map, sketches
and drawings shall be provided to the client that adequately describes
the requirements to install the practice and obtain necessary permits.

5\. Itemized cost estimate.

**[CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION]{.underline}**

**Residue and Tillage Management -- Ridge Till (346)**

Design (911)

**[Program Participant Information]{.underline}**

Name (print):

Contract Number:
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Item #(s):

**[Technical Service Provider Information]{.underline}**

Name (print):

TSP ID Number:
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Expiration Date:

*I hereby certify that the technical services I provided as a Technical
Service Provider for this component(s) checked above: (1) comply with
all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and Local laws and requirements,
(2) meet applicable USDA NRCS conservation practice standards,
specifications, and program requirements, (3) are consistent with and
meet the particular conservation program goals and objectives, (4) that
I have provided the above named Program Participant the Deliverables in
this Statement of Work for this component, and (5) comply with all
"Certification Terms" as identified in the Technical Service Provider
Certification Agreement.*

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***Technical Service Provider Signature Date***

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***Received By (NRCS staff)** **Date***

**STATEMENT OF WORK**

USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Wisconsin

**Residue and Tillage Management -- Ridge Till (346)**

**INSTALLATION (912)**

**Deliverables**

1\. Documentation of pre-application conference with client.

2\. Application guidance as needed including the type of
tillage/planting equipment to be used and required post planting
activities including weed/pest control, supplemental fertilizer
applications, and timing of final ridge building cultivation.

4\. Facilitate, implement and document required design modifications
with client, original designer, permitting and funding agencies.

5\. Advise client/NRCS on compliance issues with all federal, state,
tribal, and local laws, regulations and NRCS policies during
installation.

6\. Certification that the application process meets design and permit
requirements.

**[CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION]{.underline}**

**Residue and Tillage Management -- Ridge Till (346)**

Installation (912)

**[Program Participant Information]{.underline}**

Name (print):

Contract Number:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Contract
Item #(s):

**[Technical Service Provider Information]{.underline}**

Name (print):

TSP ID Number:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Expiration Date:

*I hereby certify that the technical services I provided as a Technical
Service Provider for this component(s) checked above: (1) comply with
all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and Local laws and requirements,
(2) meet applicable USDA NRCS conservation practice standards,
specifications, and program requirements, (3) are consistent with and
meet the particular conservation program goals and objectives, (4) that
I have provided the above named Program Participant the Deliverables in
this Statement of Work for this component, and (5) comply with all
"Certification Terms" as identified in the Technical Service Provider
Certification Agreement.*

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***Technical Service Provider Signature Date***

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***Received By (NRCS staff)** **Date***

**STATEMENT OF WORK**

USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Wisconsin

**Residue and Tillage Management -- Ridge Till (346)**

**CHECKOUT (913)**

**Deliverables**

1\. Records of application.

> a\. Extent of practice units applied and location identified on a map.
>
> b\. Minimum ridge height present during critical period to meet
> targeted standard criteria.

2\. Certification that the application meets NRCS standards and
specifications and is in compliance with permits.

3\. Provide the following information to the NRCS field office servicing
the relevant land unit for entry into the Performance Results System
(PRS):

> a\. Technical Service Provider Name
>
> b\. Customer name
>
> c\. USDA program funding the practice (if known)
>
> d\. Location of work (state, county, conservation district, land tract
> identifier)
>
> e\. Land use of field where the practice was installed (cropland,
> etc.)
>
> f\. NRCS practice name and quantity of practice installed in
> appropriate units

4\. Documentation of exit conference with client and contractor.

**[CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION]{.underline}**

**Residue and Tillage Management -- Ridge Till (346)**

Checkout (913)

**[Program Participant Information]{.underline}**

Name (print):

Contract Number:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Contract
Item #(s):

**[Technical Service Provider Information]{.underline}**

Name (print):

TSP ID Number:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Expiration Date:

*I hereby certify that the technical services I provided as a Technical
Service Provider for this component(s) checked above: (1) comply with
all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and Local laws and requirements,
(2) meet applicable USDA NRCS conservation practice standards,
specifications, and program requirements, (3) are consistent with and
meet the particular conservation program goals and objectives, (4) that
I have provided the above named Program Participant the Deliverables in
this Statement of Work for this component, and (5) comply with all
"Certification Terms" as identified in the Technical Service Provider
Certification Agreement.*

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***Technical Service Provider Signature Date***

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***Received By (NRCS staff)** **Date***

**STATEMENT OF WORK**

USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Wisconsin

**Residue and Tillage Management -- Ridge Till (346)**

**REFERENCES**

-   WI NRCS Field Office Technical Guide (eFOTG), Section IV,
    Conservation Practice Standard 346, Residue and Tillage Management -
    Ridge Till

-   NRCS National Agronomy Manual (NAM) parts 501, 502 and 506

-   NRCS National Environmental Compliance Handbook

-   NRCS Cultural Resources Handbook