New face at Colfax NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Services at the USDA Service Center in Colfax has a new face. Stephen Johnson is Whitman County's new resource conservationist, filling in a position that has been vacant for more than a year. Johnson joined the NRCS in a move from the Palouse Conservation District.

While working in the Palouse Conservation District, Johnson was a planner who worked with farmers.

"Ultimately, I'm just excited to step into this new position," said Johnson. He is looking forward to meeting farmers and helping people. Johnson feels that with his new position he can have a bigger...