Training

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Each and every one of us should be striving to expand our knowledge, skills, and abilities through any means available. This includes on-the-job training, self-help (reading, courses, etc.), correspondence courses, classes/seminars/workshops at local 2 or 4-year year colleges, NEDC courses, and graduate programs. The main areas for training that NRCS will support are in the Managing Excellence Series and Soils. An Employee Development Plan (EDP) is key to plan your training.

Training Handbook for MO14 (Rev. 2-05) (134 KB)

Training Handbook Specific to NC Soil Scientists (Rev. 2-05) (152 KB)

Training Plan for a New Soil Scientist's First 12-18 Months (Rev. 2-05) (115 KB)