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Customer Service Toolkit - Arkansas

 

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Customer Service Toolkit is available to authorized NRCS employees and affiliates. Toolkit is the NRCS tool for creating conservation plan documents including planned practice schedules, conservation program contract documents, and for recording conservation assistance notes. It is also used for creating conservation plan maps, soils maps, or other resource maps (wetlands, wildlife habitat, nutrient management buffers, etc). Toolkit links to the National Conservation Planning Database, to the Progress Reporting System (PRS), and to Protracts.

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Before you call, check the topics below to see if they might answer your questions. If you can't find the answers to your question here please call a member of your Arkansas Toolkit support team. 

Arkansas Toolkit Support Team Graphic image of a telephone.

  • Rich Joslin - State Agronomist/Toolkit Coordinator, State Office; 501-301-3179

  • Johnny Chism - Resource Conservationist/Northwest area; 870-741-8600, Ext.6

  • Bob Forrest - Resource Conservationist/Northeast area; 870-972-4671

  • Steve Jacks - Resource Conservationist/South area; 870-367-8400 Ext.6

  • Pam Cooper - GIS Specialist, State Office; 501-301-3146

 

Arkansas NRCS Help Documents

 

Toolkit Classroom Training - The statewide beginner and refresher toolkit trainings took place throughout the months of February and March, 2006, and have now been completed. The classes were offered at 6 locations around the state and were attended by a total of 85 people.  Beginning and refresher training will be offered periodically as needed.
 

PDF documents require Adobe Acrobat.

 

Toolkit Training Manual  (PDF; ___ MB) - Due to the large file size, you can also download the manual by sections.  NOTE: This manual uses screen captures from Toolkit 6.1. Some of these screens may not match the current build of Toolkit.

More Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Toolkit - Follow this link for short, easy to follow instructions, and documents covering a variety of toolkit topics.

Reference Materials - You will find all of the hard concepts, buzz words, and Toolkit buttons made easy.

Customizing Toolkit - Toolbox - Useful tools and buttons allow you to customize Toolkit. Includes solutions for a missing Toolkit toolbar.

Helpful Materials from Other States - Several states have Toolkit documents that are especially helpful.

 

 

User Information And Resources Available From The National Customer Service Toolkit 2004 Website


Customer Service Toolkit Help

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

National Toolkit 2004 Website

This useful site includes the following:

  • Training and Support Resources
  • Instructions for using Toolkit 2004 Online Help
  • Live Meeting Replays
  • Training Slides
  • Tech Notes
  • Community Helpful Hints (Guidance and information from other states)
  • User Documentation (User Guides)

Links to Toolkit Websites in other states

Several states have toolkit help pages that may offer helpful information. 

Disclaimer: The documents and references in this section were developed by and for some other state; consequently, the information may not be applicable to Arkansas practices. If you have questions about the processes in these documents contact your area office or Arkansas Toolkit Coordinator. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PERSONS LISTED ON THESE DOCUMENTS! 

 

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Last Modified: May 27, 2008

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