CAP - Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition (CPSOT) (138)
Group CriteriaCriteria
Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition (138) - Option 1 - CertificationCertification in at least one of the following: 1) Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification from the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), 2) Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg) certification from the ASA, 3) Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) certification from the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), 4) Certified Professional Crop Consultant (CPCC) from the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants, 5) International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) inspector accreditation in Crops and/or Livestock or 6) other NRCS approved certification program.
Experience in Plan Development: Provide two (2) sample CAP 138 plans from two (2) separate locations and the two (2) associated customer references where technical services have been provided to document your experience and proficiency in the planning, designing, installation/layout, and checkout of the appropriate conservation practices. Submit the sample plan by email or send a paper copy by mail to your resident State TSP Coordinator. Sample plans must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Conservation Planning policy located in General Manual 180 Part 409, Appropriate Conservation Practice Standards maintained by the state in which services will be provided, National Organic Farming Handbook, Field Office Technical Guide, National Planning Procedures Handbook, National Organic Program Regulations, and proficient use of current water and wind erosion prediction tools.
Training: Successful completion of the NRCS approved training courses (available in AgLearn or in the NRCS Science and Technology (S&T) Library www.conservationwebinars.net ): TSP Orientation and Conservation Planning (AgLearn Course NRCS-NEDC-000191); Introduction to Field Office Technical Guide (AgLearn Course NRCS-NEDC-000149).
Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition (138) - Option 2 - Educ. & Exp.Education: Bachelor or higher-level degree in agronomy, soil science, plant science, or related crop production studies.
Experience: At least 1-year experience and knowledge in planning, design, layout, of conservation practices common in organic production.
Experience in Plan Development: Provide two (2) sample CAP 138 plans from two (2) separate locations and the two (2) associated customer references where technical services have been provided to document your experience and proficiency in the planning, designing, installation/layout, and checkout of the appropriate conservation practices. Submit the sample plan by email or send a paper copy by mail to your resident State TSP Coordinator. Sample plans must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Conservation Planning policy located in General Manual 180 Part 409, Appropriate Conservation Practice Standards maintained by the state in which services will be provided, National Organic Farming Handbook, Field Office Technical Guide, National Planning Procedures Handbook, National Organic Program Regulations, and proficient use of current water and wind erosion prediction tools.
Training: Successful completion of the NRCS approved training courses (available in AgLearn or in the NRCS Science and Technology (S&T) Library www.conservationwebinars.net ): TSP Orientation and Conservation Planning (AgLearn Course NRCS-NEDC-000191); Introduction to Field Office Technical Guide (AgLearn Course NRCS-NEDC-000149).
Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition (138) - Option 3 - ExperienceExperience: Four (4) years of organic agricultural production advising experience working with certified organic or transitioning to organic farmers on organic crop and/or livestock production, installing soil conservation practices, or to meet state or federal regulations that are related to organic production or conservation requirements such as conservation compliance.
Experience in Plan Development: Provide two (2) sample CAP 138 plans from two (2) separate locations and the two (2) associated customer references where technical services have been provided to document your experience and proficiency in the planning, designing, installation/layout, and checkout of the appropriate conservation practices. Submit the sample plan by email or send a paper copy by mail to your resident State TSP Coordinator. Sample plans must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Conservation Planning policy located in General Manual 180 Part 409, Appropriate Conservation Practice Standards maintained by the state in which services will be provided, National Organic Farming Handbook, Field Office Technical Guide, National Planning Procedures Handbook, National Organic Program Regulations, and proficient use of current water and wind erosion prediction tools.
Training: Successful completion of the NRCS approved training courses (available in AgLearn or in the NRCS Science and Technology (S&T) Library www.conservationwebinars.net ): TSP Orientation and Conservation Planning (AgLearn Course NRCS-NEDC-000191); Introduction to Field Office Technical Guide (AgLearn Course NRCS-NEDC-000149).