Jon David Vrana

Would you believe that the little fellow in this 1956 picture "Jon David Vrana" grew up to have a career with USDA as a Soil Scientist. His decision to attend Virginia Tech. and get an Agronomy Degree with a Soils major was made while working on a Science Fair Project in Wakefield HS in Arlington, VA. Prior to receiving his degree, he worked with SCS as a Student Trainee and upon graduation received a full-time appointment. He worked in Virginia, several locations in North Carolina , the New York State Office, The SCS Soils Center in Lincoln, Nebraska and eventually with the National Headquarters Office in Washington DC. Along the way, he received an advanced degree in Information Technology from George Washington University. Tomorrow, November 22, 2019 will be his 65th birthday and I understand  he has submitted his application for retirement from USDA Natural Resources Converation Service (NRCS) He makes us proud of his career and what more he may accompolish.