Forty-eight working sessions and noted plenary speakers. Stop by NRCS' hands-on learning exhibit and make your own soil profile in a tube. Hosted by the Montana Carbon Offset Coalition. Researchers, policy makers, Federal and State agencies, conservation and commodity groups and private consultants will discuss issues and concerns related to carbon sequestration and to discuss the future of carbon storage. A representative from the National Soil Survey Center will be there to mark the soil survey centennial.
All employees are welcome.
Deadline for registration is September 20. The theme for this year's summit is biodiversity. Speakers will address conservation programs, revegetation standards, mitigation efforts, and environmental mandates. Sponsored by NRCS, USDA's Agricultural Research Service, and the National Association of Conservation Districts. Attendance is limited to 160.