NRCS New York Hispanic Special Emphasis Program

Mission

The goal of the Hispanic Special Emphasis Program is to address and work towards the representation of Hispanic employees in the NRCS workforce, improve awareness and understanding of Hispanic cultures, and to improve program delivery to Hispanic groups, individuals and communities.

History

The Hispanic Special Emphasis Program was established by a Presidential Directive in 1970 as a Sixteen Point Program for Spanish Speaking Americans. It was designed to assure consideration of the needs and problems of people of Hispanic origin in all aspects of Federal personnel management. Hispanics are persons of Mexican, Cuban, Central and South American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Current HEPM Projects in New York

• Translating to Spanish USDA literature to customers

• Providing technical assistance and leadership to Hispanic landowners and operators as well as NRCS employees

• Educating the Hispanic community about agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Hispanic Heritage Month event

• Working with Hispanic serving institutes

• Business reports

Government in Spanish

Environmental Protection Agency en Español (EPA)
Natural Resources Conservation Service en Español (NRCS)
USA.gov en Español
United States Department of Agriculture en Español (USDA)

Information Resources

Bibliography on Hispanics and Agriculture
Hispanics in Agriculture and Opportunities for Resource Conservation
Maps of Hispanic Farm Data
NRCS Support for Hispanics in Agriculture
Student Opportunities, Internships and Scholarships
USDA Hispanic Serving Institutions National Program (HSI)
USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
USDA Target Center

Liz Camps, Hispanic Special Emphasis Program Manager
Telephone: 631-727-2315
Fax: 631-727-3160
E-mail: Liz Camps

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