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- The process of properly importing the soil samples
includes a rigorous and carefully controlled inspection by
the Department
of Agriculture.
The process has been carefully worked out to permit approved
volunteer collectors to participate with a minimum of detail
while adhering
to the necessary government requirements.
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Soil
Collection Volunteer Information
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Prepared
package for soil collection volunteers |
Dept
of Agriculture personnel processing an inbound Common Ground
soil sample – Hawthorne, CA |
Soil
Collection Wall Laguna Beach, CA |
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Volunteers
are needed! Due to the scale of the challenge we are seeking
reliable volunteers,
both individuals and companies with diversified global operations
who may help. Volunteers have no expenses, simply be willing
to receive the box of materials, collect the soil, and deliver
to the in-country freight carrier or office. For more information,
see the How to Participate section of this web site.
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Click
Here to view the countries in which we
still need volunteer collectors.
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WANTED! 3 types of resources
for collection:
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Travelers
We supply a small box to take with you. It contains a soil collection jar,
freight carrier prepaid shipping labels, and filled in forms ready to accompany
the sample.
We
also provide the local freight carrier phone number.
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Friends or Relatives in foreign countries
We ship a box containing the same materials and forms as above.
Collection and outbound shipment process is the same as with
Travelers.
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Organizations with offices in world-wide locations
Special arrangements are made to accommodate those companies
or organizations who are able to provide multi-country
volunteers. The collection and shipment
process is the same as above.
Click here for more information on how to participate in Common Ground 191
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