Minnesota NRCS Directory

Saint Paul State Office Ramsey

375 Jackson Street, Suite 600

Saint Paul, MN 55101-1854 Phone: (651) 602-7900 Fax: (855) 823-7656

Name Title Office Phone

County

State Conservationist

Daniell, Troy State Conservationist (651) 602-7900 troy.daniell@usda.gov

Kust, Kristine Executive Assistant to the STC (651) 602-7856 kristine.a.kust@usda.gov

Administrative Support

Westfield, Joel ACES - Program Support Specialist (651) 602-7937 joel.westfield@usda.gov

Management and Strategy

Sweeney, Jennifer L. Assistant State Conservationist - Management & Strategy (651) 602-7930 jennifer.sweeney@usda.gov

Chouinard, Dori L. Mail Clerk (651) 243-8743 dori.chouinard@usda.gov

Garcia, Tessa M. Business Services Specialist (651) 602-7872 tessa.garcia@usda.gov

Johnson, Britta Management Analyst (651) 602-7893 britta.johnson@usda.gov

Osterman, Rhonda I. Misc Assistant (OA) (651) 602-7862 rhonda.osterman@usda.gov

Webb, Denise Financial Resources Specialist (651) 602-7898 denise.webb@usda.gov

Welsch, Edward ACES - Grants and Agreements Specialist (651) 602-7905 edward.welsch@usda.gov

Public Affairs

Voeller, Molly Public Affairs Specialist (651) 602-7906 molly.voeller@usda.gov

Axell, James A. Visual Information Specialist (651) 602-7881 jim.axell@usda.gov

Balluff, Daniel ACES - Public Affairs Specialist (651) 602-7859 Daniel.Balluff@usda.gov

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Ecological Sciences

Galbreath, Ryan State Resource Conservationist (651) 602-7879 ryan.galbreath@usda.gov

*VACANT, State Grazing Lands Specialist (651) 602-7861 *Lance Smith, acting

Baltes, Matthew J. State GIS Specialist (218) 681-6600 Ext. 112*Located in Thief River Falls Office matthew.baltes@usda.gov

Baross, Kristy K. GIS Specialist (218) 491-8039 *Located in Duluth Office kristy.baross@usda.gov

Borndal, Celie State Forester (651) 602-7869 celie.borndal@usda.gov

Carpenter, Shannon R. State Water Quality Specialist (651) 602-7935 shannon.carpenter@usda.gov

Collins, Elizabeth C. GIS Specialist (507) 591-4270 *Located in Marshall Area Office beth.collins@usda.gov

Hamilton, Charquita Clerk (Contract) (651) 602-7877 charquita.hamilton@usda.gov

Reichel, Jason State Archeologist (507) 345-4651 Ext. 106*Located in Mankato Field Office jason.reichel@usda.gov

Roy, Christiane C. GIS Specialist (507) 405-3575 *Located in Rochester Office christiane.roy@usda.gov

Spencer, Carissa C. State Agronomist (651) 602-7866 carissa.spencer@usda.gov

Easement Programs

Dietrich, Lanette A. Assistant State Conservationist - Easement Programs (651) 602-7855 lanette.dietrich@usda.gov

Clarin, Caroline Wetland Restoration Engineer (218) 321-3273 *Located in Fergus Falls Office caroline.clarin@usda.gov

Curran, Joel Program Specialist (651) 602-7867 joel.curran@usda.gov

Cutter, Polly ACES - Legal Secretary (651) 602-7873 Polly.Cutter@usda.gov

Fisher, Justin Wetland Restoration Biologist (218) 331-3490 *Located in Moorhead Field Office justin.fisher@usda.gov

Ledin, Penny Clerk (Contract) (651) 602-7912 penny.ledin@usda.gov

Navara, Mark A. ACES - Easements (651) 602-7899 mark.navara@usda.gov

Xiong, Johnathon N. Cartographer (651) 602-7863 john.xiong@usda.gov

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Financial Assistance Programs

Kloubec, Keith R. Assistant State Conservationist - Programs (651) 602-7931 keith.kloubec@usda.gov

Buckner, Lisa R. State Appeals Specialist (651) 602-7865 lisa.buckner@usda.gov

Gonzalez, Yara L. EQIP Program Manager (651) 602-7883 yara.gonzalez@usda.gov

Horsman, Andrea M. CSP Program Manager (651) 602-7858 andrea.horsman@usda.gov

Sly, Kerry ACES - Administrative Program Specialist (651) 602-7921 Kerry.Sly@usda.gov

Weis, Jessica M. Initiatives/RCPP Coordinator (651) 602-7933 jessica.weis@usda.gov

Engineering

Jones, David R. State Conservation Engineer (651) 602-7882 dave.jones@usda.gov

Holter, Lea A. Agricultural Engineer (651) 602-7928 lea.holter@usda.gov

Krcmarik, Michael Agricultural Engineer (651) 602-7876 michael.krcmarik@usda.gov

Pearson, Mark A. Civil Engineer (507) 345-7418 Ext. 121*Located in Mankato Field Office mark.pearson@usda.gov

Roth, Jason Agricultural Engineer (651) 602-7875 jason.roth@usda.gov

Swanberg, Scott ACES - Civil Engineer (651) 602-7870 Scott.Swanberg@usda.gov

Weisbrod, Timothy Geologist (608) 433-7362 *Located in Onalaska, Wisconsin tim.weisbrod@usda.gov

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HEL and Compliance

*VACANT, Assistant State Conservationist - Compliance (763) 567-6601 *Steve Cole, acting steven.cole@usda.gov

Block, Daniel J. Wetland Conservationist (320) 345-6469 *Located in Waite Park Field Office daniel.block@usda.gov

Guetter, Paige G. State Wetland & HEL Compliance Specialist (320) 280-4109 *Located in Hinckley Field Office paige.guetter@usda.gov

Hult, Susan Wetland Specialist (507) 591-4274 *Located in Marshall Area Office susan.hult@usda.gov

Kite, Jeremy Wetland Specialist (507) 526-3282 Ext. 113*Located in Blue Earth Field Office jeremy.kite@usda.gov

Meyer, Micah Wetland Conservationist (218) 321-3280 *Located in Fergus Falls Office micah.meyer@usda.gov

Montroy, Brian Wetland Specialist (507) 835-4800 Ext. 111*Located in Waseca Field Office brian.montroy@usda.gov

Novotny, Craig W. Wetland Specialist (507) 591-4271 *Located in Marshall Area Office craig.novotny@usda.gov

Tix, John Wetland Specialist (218) 321-3269 *Located in Fergus Falls Office john.tix@usda.gov

VanCleve, Landan Wetland Specialist (320) 345-6507 *Located in Waite Park Field Office landan.vancleve@usda.gov

Soils

Holmes, Kamara State Soil Scientist (651) 602-7895 kamara.holmes@usda.gov

Brennan, Kristin Assistant State Soil Scientist (651) 602-7889 kristin.brennan@usda.gov

Journey, Ann M. ACES - Soil Health Coordinator (651) 602-7897 ann.journey@usda.gov

MLRA

Norwood, Kevin Soil Survey Regional Director, Region 10 SS (317) 797-1152 *Located in Indianapolis SSO kevin.norwood@in.usda.gov

Brennan, Joseph Soil Scientist (651) 602-7925 joe.brennan@usda.gov

Schug, Betsy M. MLRA Soil Scientist (651) 602-7890 betsy.schug@usda.gov

Weikle, Peter C. Soil Specialist (Database) (651) 602-7894 peter.weikle@usda.gov

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Northeast Area

Baxter Area Office Crow Wing

7118 Clearwater Road

Baxter, MN 56425 Phone: (218) 829-5965 Fax: (855) 843-6839

Name Title Office Phone

County

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Brooklyn Center (Area Staff) Hennepin

6120 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 650

Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Phone: (763) 566-2941 Fax: (855) 843-6840

Name Title Office Phone

County

Cole, Steven K. Assistant State Conservationist - Field Operations (763) 567-6601 steven.cole@usda.gov

Chen, Winnie Y. Wetland Biologist (763) 567-6613 winnie.chen@usda.gov

Duluth (Area Staff) St. Louis (South)

4915 Matterhorn Drive

Duluth, MN 55811 Phone: (218) 491-8043 Fax: (855) 843-6839

Name Title Office Phone

County

Sickmann, Jason B. Program Specialist (218) 491-8029 jason.sickmann@usda.gov

Thielman, Karen S. Accounting Technician (218) 491-8036 karen.thielman@usda.gov

Walczynski, Michael J. Area Resource Soil Scientist (218) 491-8037 mike.walczynski@usda.gov

Wise, David S. Soil Conservationist / Tribal Liaison (218) 491-8040 dave.wise@usda.gov

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Baxter Team

Aitkin Field Office Aitkin

130 Southgate Drive

Aitkin, MN 56431-7407 Phone: (218) 927-2413 Fax: (855) 595-1507

Name Title Office Phone

County

Gervais, Thomas Soil Conservationist (218) 927-2912 Ext. 101thomas.gervais@usda.gov

Baxter Field Office Crow Wing

7118 Clearwater Road

Baxter, MN 56425 Phone: (218) 829-5965 Fax: (855) 843-6839

Name Title Office Phone

County

Fuller, Candi R. District Conservationist - CST Leader (218) 829-5965 Ext. 108candi.fuller@usda.gov

Steffen, Brian Soil Conservationist (218) 829-5965 Ext. 122brian.steffen@usda.gov

Grand Rapids Field Office Itasca

1889 E Highway 2

Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Phone: (218) 326-6595 Fax: (855) 595-1512

Name Title Office Phone

County

Asplund, Kyle Soil Conservation Technician (218) 326-6595 Ext. 109kyle.asplund@usda.gov

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Bemidji Team

Bagley Field Office Clearwater

312 Main Avenue N

Bagley, MN 56621 Phone: (218) 694-6584 Fax: (855) 543-4407

Name Title Office Phone

County

Roepke, Cari R. District Conservationist (218) 694-6584 Ext. 103cari.roepke@usda.gov

Jackson, Wade Soil Conservation Technician (218) 694-6584 Ext. 107wade.jackson@usda.gov

Baudette Field Office Lake Of The Woods

119 1st Avenue NWPO Box 217

Baudette, MN 56623 Phone: (218) 634-1546 Fax: (855) 543-4408

Name Title Office Phone

County

Rose, Matthew E. Soil Conservationist (218) 634-1546 Ext. 110matthew.rose@usda.gov

Steinhauer, Michael O. Resource Conservationist (218) 634-1546 michael.steinhauer@usda.gov

Bemidji Field Office Beltrami

3217 Bemidji Avenue N

Bemidji, MN 56601-4328 Phone: (218) 751-1942 Fax: (855) 543-4409

Name Title Office Phone

County

Peek, Jody District Conservationist - CST Leader (218) 751-1942 jody.peek@usda.gov

Smith, Jennifer Area Resource Soil Scientist (218) 751-1942 Ext. 130jennifer.wollenweber@usda.gov

Walchuk, Debra K. Red River Basin Coordinator (218) 751-1942 Ext. 102debra.walchuk@usda.gov

Bemidji MLRA Soil Survey Office Beltrami

3217 Bemidji Avenue N

Bemidji, MN 56601-4328 Phone: (218) 751-1942 Fax: (855) 543-4409

Name Title Office Phone

County

Burns, Patty M. MLRA Soil Scientist (218) 751-1942 Ext. 120patty.burns@usda.gov

Evans, Danielle L. MLRA Soils GIS Specialist (218) 751-1942 Ext. 107danielle.evans@usda.gov

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Park Rapids Field Office Hubbard

603 N Central Avenue, Suite 100

Park Rapids, MN 56470-1507 Phone: (218) 732-9723 Fax: (855) 547-8729

Name Title Office Phone

County

Pazdernik, Daniel P. District Conservationist (218) 732-9723 Ext. 110daniel.pazdernik@usda.gov

Laturnus, Alicia J. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 732-9723 Ext. 111alicia.laturnus@usda.gov

Duluth Team

Duluth Field Office St. Louis (South)

4850 Miller Trunk Highway, Suite 2B

Duluth, MN 55811-1506 Phone: (218) 720-5209 Fax: (855) 595-1510

Name Title Office Phone

County

Bong, Gail E. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 491-8009 gail.bong@usda.gov

Ellefson, Benjamin J. Civil Engineering Technician (218) 491-8001 ben.ellefson@usda.gov

Hup, Michael Forester (218) 491-8005 michael.hup@usda.gov

Smolnikar-Joki, Jodi Misc Assistant (OA) (218) 849-8011 jodi.smolnikar-joki@usda.gov

Duluth MLRA Soil Survey Office St. Louis (South)

4850 Miller Trunk Highway, Suite 1B

Duluth, MN 55811 Phone: (218) 720-5209 Fax: (855) 595-1510

Name Title Office Phone

County

Rokus, Michael A. MLRA Soil Scientist (218) 491-8013 mike.rokus@usda.gov

Virginia Field Office St. Louis (North)

1202 8th Street South

Virginia, MN 55792 Phone: (218) 741-3937 Fax: (855) 674-1505

Name Title Office Phone

County

Points, Beth Soil Conservationist (218) 305-3585 beth.points@usda.gov

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Little Falls Team

Little Falls Field Office Morrison

16776 Heron Road

Little Falls, MN 56345 Phone: (320) 632-6606 Fax: (855) 843-6839

Name Title Office Phone

County

Hanson, Joshua J. District Conservationist - CST Leader (320) 632-6606 Ext. 102joshua.hanson@usda.gov

Miller, Carrie A. Soil Conservation Technician (320) 632-6606 Ext. 104carrie.a.miller@usda.gov

Zapzalka, Terrence J. Soil Conservationist (320) 632-6606 Ext. 115terry.zapzalka@usda.gov

Long Prairie Field Office Todd

607 9th Street NE

Long Prairie, MN 56347 Phone: (320) 732-6618 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Kleinschmidt, Russell J. District Conservationist (320) 732-6618 Ext. 101russell.kleinschmidt@usda.gov

Drayna, Darlene A. Soil Conservation Technician (320) 732-6618 Ext. 120darlene.drayna@usda.gov

Wadena Field Office Wadena

4 Alfred Street NE

Wadena, MN 56482-2303 Phone: (218) 631-2876 Fax: (855) 570-6971

Name Title Office Phone

County

Reinke, Ivan D. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 631-3195 Ext. 115ivan.reinke@usda.gov

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Mora Team

Cambridge Field Office Isanti

110 Buchanan Street N

Cambridge, MN 55008-1773 Phone: (763) 689-3224 Fax: (855) 843-6839

Name Title Office Phone

County

Bork, Josh D. District Conservationist (763) 689-3224 Ext. 101josh.bork@usda.gov

Hinckley Field Office Pine

260 Morris Avenue

Hinckley, MN 55037 Phone: (320) 384-7432 Fax: (855) 595-1513

Name Title Office Phone

County

Salmon, Julie L. District Conservationist (320) 384-7432 Ext. 101julie.salmon@usda.gov

Milaca Field Office Mille Lacs

1016 5th Street SE

Milaca, MN 56353-1020 Phone: (320) 983-2154 Fax: (855) 595-1516

Name Title Office Phone

County

Zeroth, Barbara A. Soil Conservationist (320) 983-2154 barbara.zeroth@usda.gov

Mora Field Office Kanabec

2008 Mahogany Street, Suite 3

Mora, MN 55051 Phone: (320) 679-3781 Fax: (855) 843-6839

Name Title Office Phone

County

Rasinski, Shannon L. District Conservationist (320) 674-3012 shannon.rasinski@usda.gov

Kunkel, Marvin A. Civil Engineering Technician (320) 679-3781 Ext. 3013marvin.kunkel@usda.gov

Walters-Nelson, Donna Soil Conservation Technician (320) 679-3781 Ext. 3014donna.walters-nelson@usda.gov

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North Branch Field Office Chisago

38814 Third Avenue

North Branch, MN 55056 Phone: (651) 674-7051 Fax: (855) 843-6839

Name Title Office Phone

County

Hermel, Debra L. District Conservationist / Tribal Liaison (651) 674-7051 Ext. 101debra.hermel@usda.gov

Rehn, Jason Soil Conservation Technician (651) 674-7160 Ext. 107jason.rehn@usda.gov

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Waite Park Team

Buffalo Field Office Wright

311 Brighton Avenue, Suite C

Buffalo, MN 55313 Phone: (763) 682-1933 Fax: (855) 690-0156

Name Title Office Phone

County

Reberg, Julie A. District Conservationist (763) 682-1933 Ext. 113julie.reberg@usda.gov

Evans, Katie J. Soil Conservation Technician (763) 682-1933 Ext. 123katie.evans@usda.gov

Elk River Field Office Sherburne

14855 Highway 10

Elk River, MN 55330 Phone: (763) 241-1170 Fax: (855) 690-0157

Name Title Office Phone

County

Aaron, Rodney L. Civil Engineering Technician (763) 567-6611 rodney.aaron@usda.gov

Crellin, John D. Area Resource Conservationist (763) 567-6605 john.crellin@usda.gov

Peterson, Craig D. Area Engineer (763) 567-6603 craig.peterson@usda.gov

Stevenson, Robin M. Area Administrative Coordinator (OA) (763) 567-6600 robin.stevenson@usda.gov

Foley Field Office Benton

14 2nd Avenue W

Foley, MN 56329-8514 Phone: (320) 968-5300 Fax: (855) 843-6839

Name Title Office Phone

County

Gehling, Patrick J. District Conservationist (320) 968-5300 Ext. 130pat.gehling@usda.gov

LeBlanc, Joseph Civil Engineering Technician (320) 968-5300 joey.leblanc@usda.gov

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Waite Park Field Office Stearns

110 2nd Street S, Suite 128

Waite Park, MN 56387 Phone: (320) 251-7800 Fax: (855) 715-7677

Name Title Office Phone

County

Hogge, Christopher D. District Conservationist - CST Leader (320) 345-6472 christopher.hogge@usda.gov

Brandt, Nathaniel Soil Conservationist (320) 345-6468 nate.brandt@usda.gov

DeFoe, Brandon A. Area Resource Soil Scientist (320) 345-6503 brandon.defoe@usda.gov

Hemmann, Michael J. Civil Engineering Technician (320) 345-6471 michael.hemmann@usda.gov

Zabinski, Lee R. Soil Conservation Technician (320) 345-6470 lee.zabinski@usda.gov

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Northwest Area

Detroit Lakes Area Office Becker

809 8th Street SE

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2842 Phone: (218) 847-9392 Fax: (855) 543-4411

Name Title Office Phone

County

Lepp, Alan Assistant State Conservationist - Field Operations (218) 530-3280 alan.lepp@usda.gov

Ahmed, Cassie J. Area Engineer (218) 530-3288 cassie.ahmed@usda.gov

Survis, Marissa Clerk (Contract) (218) 530-3297 marissa.survis@usda.gov

Fergus Falls (Area Staff) Otter Tail (West)

1004 Frontier Drive

Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Phone: (218) 736-5445 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Frie, Jonathan P. Area Biologist - ACEP Team (218) 321-3278 jon.frie@usda.gov

Girard, Steve Civil Engineering Technician - ACEP Team (218) 321-3272 steve.girard@usda.gov

Koltes, Robert M. Program Specialist (218) 321-3283 robert.koltes@usda.gov

Tischer, Jennifer H Accounting Technician (218) 955-3367 *Located in Breckenridge FO jennifer.tischer@usda.gov

Wollenweber, Jennifer Area Resource Soil Scientist (218) 751-1942 *Located in Bemidji Field Office jennifer.wollenweber@usda.gov

Thief River Falls (Area Staff) Pennington

2038 State Highway 1 NE

Thief River Falls, MN 56701-2566 Phone: (218) 681-6600 Fax: (855) 831-9440

Name Title Office Phone

County

Anderson, Eric P. Area Resource Conservationist - ACEP Team (218) 681-6600 Ext. 111eric.anderson@usda.gov

Bengtson, Gregory D. Area Biologist - ACEP Team (218) 681-6600 Ext. 119greg.bengtson@usda.gov

Fellman, Linda J. Area Administrative Coordinator (OA) (218) 681-6600 Ext. 100linda.fellman@usda.gov

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Alexandria Team

Alexandria Field Office Douglas

900 Robert Street NE, Suite 102

Alexandria, MN 56308 Phone: (320) 763-3191 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Walker, Cory District Conservationist - CST Leader (320) 763-3191 Ext. 113cory.walker@usda.gov

Aaberg, Laura Clerk (Contract) (320) 763-3191 Ext. 127laura.aaberg@usda.gov

Dybdal, Mark E. Conservation Program Manager (320) 763-3191 Ext. 125mark.dybdal@usda.gov

Geving, Richard L. Soil Conservation Technician (320) 763-3191 Ext. 123richard.geving@usda.gov

Wojtkiewicz, Cindy ACES - Farm Bill Technician Aid (320) 763-3191 Ext. 131cindy.wojtkiewicz

Yrjo, Michael D. Civil Engineering Technician (320) 763-3191 Ext. 105michael.yrjo@usda.gov

Elbow Lake Field Office Grant

712 Industrial Park Boulevard

Elbow Lake, MN 56531 Phone: (218) 685-5395 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Haspel, Ryan Soil Conservationist (218) 685-5341 Ext. 102ryan.haspel@usda.gov

Paler, Jessica Soil Conservationist (218) 685-5341 Ext. 109jessica.paler@usda.gov

Glenwood Field Office Pope

1680 Franklin Street N

Glenwood, MN 56334-2011 Phone: (320) 634-5143 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Hellermann, Jeffrey J. District Conservationist (320) 634-5143 Ext. 101jeff.hellermann@usda.gov

Behrens, Melissa S. Soil Conservation Technician (320) 634-5143 Ext. 111melissa.behrens@usda.gov

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Morris Field Office Stevens

12 E Highway 28, Suite 1

Morris, MN 56267 Phone: (320) 589-4886 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Haseman, Britta Soil Conservation Technician (320) 589-4886 Ext. 116britta.haseman@usda.gov

Wheaton Field Office Traverse

304 4th Street N

Wheaton, MN 56296 Phone: (320) 563-8157 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

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Crookston Team

Ada Field Office Norman

10 E 2nd Avenue S

Ada, MN 56510-1621 Phone: (218) 784-4000 Fax: (855) 543-4406

Name Title Office Phone

County

Klawitter, Luke Soil Conservationist (218) 784-4000 Ext. 101luke.klawitter@usda.gov

Crookston Field Office Polk (West)

528 Strander Avenue

Crookston, MN 56716-2912 Phone: (218) 281-2809 Fax: (855) 543-4410

Name Title Office Phone

County

Guetter, Robert District Conservationist - CST Leader (218) 281-2809 Ext. 120robert.guetter@usda.gov

Carlson, Justin S. Civil Engineering Technician (218) 281-2809 Ext. 110justin.carlson@usda.gov

Olson, Sheila Clerk (Contract) (218) 281-2809 Ext. 101sheila.olson@usda.gov

Tiedemann, Jessica A. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 281-2809 Ext. 119jessica.tiedemann@usda.gov

Mahnomen Field Office Mahnomen

200 Highway 59PO Box 381

Mahnomen, MN 56557 Phone: (218) 935-2987 Fax: (855) 543-4413

Name Title Office Phone

County

Jasken, Dustin L. District Conservationist (218) 935-2561 Ext. 106dustin.jasken@usda.gov

Spaeth, Christine M. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 935-2561 Ext. 110christine.spaeth@usda.gov

McIntosh Field Office Polk (East)

370 U.S. Highway 2 SE

Mcintosh, MN 56556-0057 Phone: (218) 563-3615 Fax: (855) 543-4414

Name Title Office Phone

County

Burrack, Jennifer B. District Conservationist (218) 563-3615 Ext. 108jenny.burrack@usda.gov

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Red Lake Falls Field Office Red Lake

2602 Wheat Drive

Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 Phone: (218) 253-2181 Fax: (855) 547-8730

Name Title Office Phone

County

Newton, Luther N. District Conservationist (218) 253-2181 Ext. 101luther.newton@usda.gov

Holmes, Roy E. Civil Engineering Technician (218) 253-2181 Ext. 113roy.holmes@usda.gov

Simpson, Thomas A. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 253-2181 Ext. 110thomas.simpson@usda.gov

Thief River Falls Field Office Pennington

201 Sherwood Avenue S

Thief River Falls, MN 56701-3400 Phone: (218) 681-1612 Fax: (855) 547-8732

Name Title Office Phone

County

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Detroit Lakes Team

Breckenridge Field Office Wilkin

1150 Highway 75 N

Breckenridge, MN 56520 Phone: (218) 643-1536 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Antholz, Ryan District Conservationist - ACEP Team (218) 321-3282 *Located in Fergus Falls Office ryan.antholz@usda.gov

Quast, Jonathan Soil Conservationist (218) 955-3360 jonathan.quast@usda.gov

Detroit Lakes Field Office Becker

809 8th Street SE

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2842 Phone: (218) 847-9392 Fax: (855) 543-4411

Name Title Office Phone

County

Musielewicz, Edward J. District Conservationist (218) 530-3290 ed.musielewicz@usda.gov

Doeden, Travis A. Soil Conservationist (218) 530-3289 travis.doeden@usda.gov

Rader, Don ACES - Farm Bill Technician Aid (218) 530-3310 don.rader@usda.gov

Fergus Falls Field Office Otter Tail (West)

506 Western Avenue N

Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1021 Phone: (218) 739-4694 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Doty, Penny District Conservationist (218) 321-3239 penny.doty@usda.gov

Jacobson, Cassandra Soil Conservation Technician (218) 321-3238 cassandra.jacobson@usda.gov

Moorhead Field Office Clay

1615 30th Avenue S

Moorhead, MN 56560 Phone: (218) 233-7773 Fax: (855) 543-4415

Name Title Office Phone

County

Lean, Sharon A. District Conservationist (218) 331-3482 sharon.lean@usda.gov

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Perham Field Office Otter Tail (East)

801 Jenney Avenue

Perham, MN 56573 Phone: (218) 346-4260 Fax: (855) 570-6970

Name Title Office Phone

County

Baumgart, Troy S. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 346-4260 Ext. 112troy.baumgart@usda.gov

Duchene, Jeffrey C. Grazing Specialist (218) 346-4260 Ext. 101jeff.duchene@usda.gov

Roseau Team

Hallock Field Office Kittson

410 S 5th Street, Suite 106

Hallock, MN 56728 Phone: (218) 843-2692 Fax: (855) 831-9440

Name Title Office Phone

County

Schwab, James J. District Conservationist (218) 843-2692 Ext. 104jim.schwab@usda.gov

Roseau Field Office Roseau

502 7th Street SW, Suite 8

Roseau, MN 56751-1480 Phone: (218) 463-1862 Fax: (855) 547-8731

Name Title Office Phone

County

Fillmore, Katherine A. District Conservationist (218) 463-1862 Ext. 114kathy.fillmore@usda.gov

Hasbrouck, Bonnie J. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 463-1862 Ext. 115bonnie.hasbrouck@usda.gov

Warren Field Office Marshall

105 S Division StreetPO Box 74

Warren, MN 56762 Phone: (218) 745-4251 Fax: (855) 547-8733

Name Title Office Phone

County

Waterworth, Matthew P District Conservationist (218) 745-4251 Ext. 115matt.waterworth@usda.gov

Bennett, Nicol S.F. Soil Conservationist (218) 745-4251 Ext. 114nicol.bennett@usda.gov

Espe, Thane L. Soil Conservation Technician (218) 745-4251 Ext. 116thane.espe@usda.gov

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Southeast Area

Faribault Area Office Rice

1810 30th Street NW, Suite 1

Faribault, MN 55021-1843 Phone: (507) 334-1887 Fax: (855) 897-4064

Name Title Office Phone

County

Berscheid, Rick G. Assistant State Conservationist - Field Operations (507) 334-1887 Ext. 109rick.berscheid@usda.gov

Borth, Thomas Civil Engineer (507) 332-7418 Ext. 128thomas.borth@usda.gov

Ihlenfeld, Lisa Area Administrative Coordinator (AO) (507) 332-7418 Ext. 127lisa.ihlenfeld@usda.gov

Janz, Aaron Program Specialist (507) 334-1887 aaron.janz@usda.gov

Peters, Penelope S. Accounting Technician (952) 442-2106 Ext. 0217*Located in the Waconia FO penelope.s.peters@usda.gov

Sternquist, Nichole Area Engineer (507) 334-1887 nichole.sternquist@usda.gov

Rochester (Area Staff) Olmsted

1485 Industrial Drive NW, #102

Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: (507) 289-7454 Fax: (855) 843-6851

Name Title Office Phone

County

Fritz, James P. Area Resource Conservationist (507) 289-7454 Ext. 3james.fritz@usda.gov

Koster, Jeffery L. Biologist - ACEP Team (507) 405-3585 jeffery.koster@usda.gov

Nath, Daniel A. Area Resource Soil Scientist (507) 405-3583 daniel.nath@usda.gov

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Albert Lea Team

Albert Lea Field Office Freeborn

1400 W Main Street

Albert Lea, MN 56007-1816 Phone: (507) 373-7960 Fax: (855) 884-1204

Name Title Office Phone

County

Kurer, Gary D. District Conservationist - CST Leader (507) 320-3736 gary.kurer@usda.gov

Alicea-Hernandez, Joel Soil Conservationist (507) 320-3726 joel.aliceahernandez@usda.gov

Albert Lea MLRA Soil Survey Office Freeborn

1400 W Main Street

Albert Lea, MN 56007-1816 Phone: (507) 373-7960 Fax: (855) 884-1204

Name Title Office Phone

County

Johnson, Clayton A. MLRA Soil Survey Leader (507) 373-7960 Ext. 3731clayton.johnson@usda.gov

Austin Field Office Mower

1408 21st Avenue NW, Suite 2

Austin, MN 55912 Phone: (507) 433-8429 Fax: (855) 884-1205

Name Title Office Phone

County

DeVetter, Brian District Conservationist (507) 460-4593 brian.devetter@usda.gov

Bowe, Luke Soil Conservation Technician (507) 460-4594 luke.bowe@usda.gov

Moreno-Santos, Teddy Soil Conservationist (507) 460-4595 teddy.morenosantos@usda.gov

Dodge Center Field Office Dodge

916 Second Street SE, Suite B

Dodge Center, MN 55927 Phone: (507) 374-6364 Fax: (855) 897-4010

Name Title Office Phone

County

King, Jeffrey S. Water Quality Specialist (507) 374-6364 Ext. 112jeff.king@usda.gov

Oolman, Elizabeth A. Agricultural Engineer (507) 374-6364 Ext. 111elizabeth.oolman@usda.gov

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Owatonna Field Office Steele

235 Cedardale Drive SE

Owatonna, MN 55060 Phone: (507) 451-6730 Fax: (855) 897-4068

Name Title Office Phone

County

Burke, Kelly Soil Conservationist (507) 774-3211 kelly.burke@usda.gov

Smith, James Soil Conservation Technician (507) 774-3214 jim.smith@usda.gov

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Faribault Team

Faribault Field Office Rice

1810 30th Street NW, Suite 1

Faribault, MN 55021-1843 Phone: (507) 334-1887 Fax: (855) 897-4064

Name Title Office Phone

County

Diaz-Alvarez, Leslie M. Soil Conservationist (952) 492-5425 Ext. 124leslie.diazalvarez@usda.gov

Schmidt, Christopher R. Distirct Conservationist - CST Leader (507) 334-1887 Ext. 118chris.schmidt@usda.gov

Williams, Colin Soil Conservation Technician (507) 334-1887 Ext. 106colin.williams@usda.gov

Farmington Field Office Dakota

430 3rd Street, Suite 250

Farmington, MN 55024 Phone: (651) 605-6424 Fax: (855) 690-0158

Name Title Office Phone

County

Wohlers, Michelle M. District Conservationist (651) 605-6410 michelle.wohlers@usda.gov

Altwegg, Lucas M. Soil Conservation Technician (651) 605-6416 lucas.altwegg@usda.gov

Schaar, Matthew R. Soil Conservation Technician (651) 605-6419 matthew.schaar@usda.gov

Jordan Field Office Scott

7151 W 190th Street, Suite 115

Jordan, MN 55352 Phone: (952) 492-5425 Fax: (855) 690-0161

Name Title Office Phone

County

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Le Center Field Office Le Sueur

181 W Minnesota Street

Le Center, MN 56057 Phone: (507) 357-4908 Fax: (855) 690-0162

Name Title Office Phone

County

Breaker, Steve A. District Conservationist (507) 357-4908 Ext. 109steve.breaker@usda.gov

Hahn, Gary R. Civil Engineering Technician (507) 357-4908 Ext. 106gary.hahn@usda.gov

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Waconia Field Office Carver

219 E Frontage Road

Waconia, MN 55387-1862 Phone: (952) 442-2106 Fax: (855) 715-7676

Name Title Office Phone

County

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Glencoe Team

Gaylord Field Office Sibley

112 5th StreetPO Box 868

Gaylord, MN 55334 Phone: (507) 237-5435 Fax:

Name Title Office Phone

County

Sullivan, April M. District Conservationist (507) 702-3052 april.sullivan@usda.gov

Mattila, Katelyn Soil Conservationist (507) 702-3061 katelyn.mattila@usda.gov

Glencoe Field Office Mcleod

1103 Gruenhagen Drive

Glencoe, MN 55336 Phone: (320) 864-5177 Fax: (320) 864-5737

Name Title Office Phone

County

Stich, Jacob M. District Conservationist - CST Leader (320) 864-5177 Ext. 101jacob.stich@usda.gov

Crystain, Earl Soil Conservationist (320) 864-5177 Ext. 117earl.crystain@usda.gov

Litchfield Field Office Meeker

522 S. Johnson Drive

Litchfield, MN 55355 Phone: (320) 693-7287 Fax: (855) 690-0163

Name Title Office Phone

County

Rothwell, Melissa Soil Conservationist (320) 693-7287 Ext. 3073melissa.rothwell@usda.gov

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Mankato Team

Blue Earth Field Office Faribault

411 S Grove Street, Suite 1

Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-2400 Fax: (855) 884-1206

Name Title Office Phone

County

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Mankato Field Office Blue Earth

1160 Victory Drive, Suite 4

Mankato, MN 56001-5307 Phone: (507) 345-7418 Fax: (855) 897-4067

Name Title Office Phone

County

Ahrens, Ciara District Conservationist - CST Leader (507) 461-7193 ciara.ahrens@usda.gov

Elsen, Myles Soil Conservationist (507) 345-4651 Ext. 103myles.elsen@usda.gov

Liddell, Reginald District Conservationist (507) 345-7418 Ext. 105reginald.liddell@usda.gov

Waseca Field Office Waseca

105 22nd Avenue NE

Waseca, MN 56093 Phone: (507) 835-4831 Fax: (855) 897-4072

Name Title Office Phone

County

Beske, Jessica Soil Conservationist (507) 835-4800 Ext. 103jessica.beske@usda.gov

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Preston Team

Caledonia Field Office Houston

805 N Highway 44/76

Caledonia, MN 55921-1067 Phone: (507) 724-5261 Fax: (855) 884-1207

Name Title Office Phone

County

Larson, Gary L. District Conservationist (507) 724-5261 Ext. 109gary.larson2@usda.gov

Bollman, Machele A. Soil Conservation Technician (507) 724-5261 Ext. 119machele.bollman@usda.gov

Lewiston Field Office Winona

400 Wilson Street

Lewiston, MN 55952 Phone: (507) 523-2171 Fax: (855) 897-4066

Name Title Office Phone

County

Glende, Susan M. District Conservationist (507) 523-2171 Ext. 102sue.glende@usda.gov

Dockter, David L. Soil Conservation Technician (507) 523-2171 Ext. 111david.dockter@usda.gov

Siehr, Brittany Soil Conservationist (507) 523-2171 Ext. 115brittany.siehr@usda.gov

Preston Field Office Fillmore

413 Farmers Street NW

Preston, MN 55965 Phone: (507) 765-3879 Fax: (855) 897-4069

Name Title Office Phone

County

Bronson, Jessica District Conservationist (507) 765-3879 Ext. 106jessica.bronson@usda.gov

Feliciano-Cortes, Keith Soil Conservationist (507) 765-3879 keith.felicianocortes@usda.gov

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Rochester Team

Goodhue Field Office Goodhue

104 E 3rd AvenuePO Box 335

Goodhue, MN 55027 Phone: (651) 923-5300 Fax: (855) 897-4065

Name Title Office Phone

County

Straskowski, Jim Soil Conservation Technician (651) 923-5300 Ext. 121jim.straskowski@usda.gov

Rochester Field Office Olmsted

1485 Industrial Drive NW, Room 102

Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: (507) 289-6239 Fax: (855) 897-4070

Name Title Office Phone

County

Muzzy, Michael J. District Conservationist / Tribal Liaison (507) 405-3675 michael.muzzy@usda.gov

Benjamin, John Soil Conservationist (507) 405-3693 John.Benjamin@usda.gov

Blackburn, Charles Civil Engineering Technician (507) 405-3664 charlie.blackburn@usda.gov

Wabasha Field Office Wabasha

611 Broadway Avenue, Suite 10

Wabasha, MN 55981 Phone: (651) 565-2646 Fax: (855) 897-4071

Name Title Office Phone

County

Brey, Phillis District Conservationist (651) 560-2050 phillis.brey@usda.gov

Wayne, William Soil Conservation Technician (651) 560-2052 william.wayne@usda.gov

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Southwest Area

Marshall Area Office Lyon

800 E Main Street, Suite 400

Marshall, MN 56258 Phone: (507) 537-0541 Fax: (855) 843-6841

Name Title Office Phone

County

Matz, Jonathan Assistant State Conservationist - Field Operations (507) 591-4256 jonathan.matz@usda.gov

Jerzak, Sandra A. Area Administrative Coordinator (OA) (507) 591-4255 sandra.jerzak@usda.gov

Legatt, Michelle L. Program Specialist (507) 591-4258 michelle.legatt@usda.gov

Smith, Lance A. Resource Conservationist (507) 591-4261 lance.smith@usda.gov

Soupir, Eric S. Area Engineer (507) 591-4264 eric.soupir@usda.gov

Voigt, David A. Area Resource Conservationist (507) 591-4268 david.voigt@usda.gov

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Fairmont Team

Fairmont Field Office Martin

923 N State Street, Suite 100

Fairmont, MN 56031 Phone: (507) 235-6661 Fax: (855) 715-7681

Name Title Office Phone

County

Boysen, Karen R. District Conservationist - CST Leader (507) 235-6661 Ext. 104karen.boysen@usda.gov

Norland, Betsy District Conservationist (507) 235-6661 Ext. 107betsy.norland@usda.gov

Lakefield Field Office Jackson

603 S Highway 86

Lakefield, MN 56150-3295 Phone: (507) 662-6682 Fax: (507) 662-5600

Name Title Office Phone

County

Clarke, Loren District Conservationist (507) 662-6682 Ext. 101loren.clark@usda.gov

Gonzalez-Pagan, Rafael Soil Conservationist (507) 662-5203 Ext. 119GonzalezPagan.Rafael@usda.gov

Saint James Field Office Watonwan

823 1st Avenue S

Saint James, MN 56081 Phone: (507) 375-3191 Fax: (855) 884-1201

Name Title Office Phone

County

Gross, Jacob Soil Conservationist (507) 375-3191 Ext. 110jacob.gross@usda.gov

Windom Field Office Cottonwood

339 9th Street

Windom, MN 56101 Phone: (507) 831-1153 Fax: (855) 884-1202

Name Title Office Phone

County

LeTexier, Taylor Soil Conservation Technician (507) 831-1153 Ext. 5016taylor.letexier@usda.gov

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Marshall Team

Clarkfield Field Office Yellow Medicine

1000 10th Avenue

Clarkfield, MN 56223-0545 Phone: (320) 669-4442 Fax: (855) 715-7680

Name Title Office Phone

County

Berens, Jeffrey Soil Conservationist (320) 669-4442 Ext. 116jeffrey.berens@usda.gov

Pringle, Jon Paul E. Soil Conservation Technician (320) 669-4442 Ext. 112jonpaul.pringle@usda.gov

Ivanhoe Field Office Lincoln

200 South County Road 5

Ivanhoe, MN 56142-0032 Phone: (507) 694-1630 Fax: (855) 715-7682

Name Title Office Phone

County

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Marshall Field Office Lyon

1424 E College Drive, Suite 600

Marshall, MN 56258 Phone: (507) 537-1401 Fax: (855) 690-0164

Name Title Office Phone

County

Heather Pfarr, Kelly A. District Conservationist - CST Leader (507) 591-4325 kelly.heather@usda.gov

Hemann, Gatlin Soil Conservationist (507) 591-4333 gatlin.hemann@usda.gov

Larson, Jeremy R. Civil Engineering Technician (507) 537-1401 Ext. 4324jeremy.larson@usda.gov

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Redwood Falls Team

Olivia Field Office Renville

1008 W Lincoln Avenue

Olivia, MN 56277-1251 Phone: (320) 523-1553 Fax: (855) 715-7685

Name Title Office Phone

County

Kjorness, Jeffrey R. District Conservationist (320) 523-1553 Ext. 112jeff.kjorness@usda.gov

Carlson, Brett Soil Conservationist (320) 523-1553 Ext. 115brett.carlson@usda.gov

Redwood Falls Field Office Redwood

1241 E Bridge Street, Suite C

Redwood Falls, MN 56283-4288 Phone: (507) 637-2427 Fax: (855) 884-1197

Name Title Office Phone

County

Gegner, Shannon District Conservationist / Tribal Liaison (507) 637-2427 Ext. 3015shannon.gegner@usda.gov

Hegstad, Kathy Soil Conservationist (507) 637-2427 Ext. 3024kathy.hegstad@usda.gov

Weidemann, Jon Soil Conservation Technician (507) 637-2427 Ext. 3018jon.weidemann@usda.gov

Sleepy Eye Field Office Brown

1229 Cedar Street NE

Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 Phone: (507) 794-7997 Fax: (855) 884-1199

Name Title Office Phone

County

Price, Janelle Soil Conservationist (507) 794-4491 Ext. 109janelle.price@usda.gov

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Slayton Team

Luverne Field Office Rock

311 W Gabrielson Street, Suite 3

Luverne, MN 56156-2250 Phone: (507) 283-9146 Fax: (855) 715-7684

Name Title Office Phone

County

Campion, Levi Soil Conservationist (507) 283-9146 Ext. 114levi.campion@usda.gov

Pipestone Field Office Pipestone

119 2nd Avenue SW, Suite 13

Pipestone, MN 56164-1699 Phone: (507) 825-5478 Fax: (855) 715-7686

Name Title Office Phone

County

Sheik, Randy A. Soil Conservationist (507) 825-5478 Ext. 119randy.sheik@usda.gov

Slayton Field Office Murray

2740 22nd Street, Suite 2

Slayton, MN 56172 Phone: (507) 836-8933 Fax: (855) 884-1198

Name Title Office Phone

County

Heard, Cheryl A. District Conservationist - CST Leader (507) 836-8933 Ext. 101cheryl.heard@usda.gov

Wendland, Allisa J. Soil Conservation Technician (507) 836-8933 Ext. 119allisa.wendland@usda.gov

Worthington Field Office Nobles

1567 McMillan Street, Suite 3

Worthington, MN 56187 Phone: (507) 376-9150 Fax: (855) 884-1203

Name Title Office Phone

County

Spartz, Paul Civil Engineering Technician (507) 376-9150 Ext. 116paul.spartz@usda.gov

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Willmar Team

Benson Field Office Swift

1430 Utah Avenue

Benson, MN 56215-1139 Phone: (320) 842-7201 Fax: (855) 843-6838

Name Title Office Phone

County

Gronseth, Rick Soil Conservation Technician (320) 842-7201 Ext. 9024rick.gronseth@usda.gov

Tjepkes, Thomas Soil Conservationist (320) 842-7201 Ext. 9023thomas.tjepkes@usda.gov

Madison Field Office Lac Qui Parle

122 8th Avenue S, Suite 1

Madison, MN 56256 Phone: (320) 598-7321 Fax: (855) 570-4819

Name Title Office Phone

County

Hendrickson, Burton M. District Conservationist (320) 598-7321 Ext. 110burton.hendrickson@usda.gov

Montevideo Field Office Chippewa

629 N 11th Street, Suite 7

Montevideo, MN 56265 Phone: (320) 269-2139 Fax: (855) 570-4891

Name Title Office Phone

County

Lozinski, Shantel J. District Conservationist (320) 269-2139 Ext. 3007shantel.lozinski@usda.gov

Stewart, Nathan M. Agricultural Engineer (320) 301-3004 nathan.stewart@usda.gov

Timmerman, Michael Soil Conservation Technician (320) 269-2139 Ext. 3015michael.timmerman@usda.gov

Ortonville Field Office Big Stone

990 U.S. Highway 12

Ortonville, MN 56278-1413 Phone: (320) 839-6149 Fax: (855) 570-4893

Name Title Office Phone

County

Hoffman, Gary Soil Conservation Technician (320) 849-3017 gary.hoffman@usda.gov

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Willmar Field Office Kandiyohi

1005 High Avenue NE

Willmar, MN 56201-2670 Phone: (320) 235-3906 Fax: (855) 715-7679

Name Title Office Phone

County

Dickman, Melanie M. District Conservationist - CST Leader (320) 235-3906 Ext. 119melanie.dickman@usda.gov

Jarosz, Daniel Soil Conservationist (320) 235-3906 Ext. 104daniel.jarosz@usda.gov

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