Module 5 Introduction - Maps and Web Soil Survey

Map Image courtesy NRCS Web Soil Survey website In Module 4 - Meeting the Owner or Operator on the Land, the Technical Service Provider (TSP) met with the landowner and her tenant farmers. It is extremely important to invite the participation of all stakeholders throughout the conservation planning process. Active participation and involvement of stakeholders ensures that the conservation plan is more likely to be viable over the life of the CRP contract. Plus, stakeholders provide valuable feedback that the TSP needs to consider when developing the overall conservation plan.

Although the CPA-52 environmental evaluation was reviewed, it is highly recommended that students enroll in the CRPRI supplemental course on this subject. At the course conclusion a link is provided for additional information.

Image Source: NRCS Web Soil Survey Website

In Module 5 - Maps and Web Soil Survey, a course handout is provided detailing the specific information for conservation plan maps. The course then examines NRCS' Web Soil Survey along with recommended activities. The self-paced student activity on Web Soil Survey may take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours to complete.

At the conclusion, a quiz is provided which can be taken as many times as desired.