Lyon/Chase County Conservation District

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

We’ve had a great time getting out into the community! From Zoo Days and the PAROC event to the Chase County State Lake fishing event, we’ve enjoyed connecting with everyone and sharing what we do. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and took part in these events! We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

09/04/2026

Interested in being added to our contractors list?

If you or someone you know is interested in being added to our contractors list, please reach out to Camille at the office!

📞 620-343-2812 ext. 3
📧 [email protected]

We’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested. 🌱

08/27/2026

A large part of the Kansas Envirothon Committee met today to start planning for the 2026-2027 training and competitions! Stay tuned for more information. We love working to educate youth in Natural Resources!

08/13/2026

Farmers and landowners are invited to participate in SHAPE: Soil Health Assessment Protocol and Evaluation, a national effort focused on better understanding and improving soil health across the U.S.

By participating, you’ll receive:
🌾 Compensation for your time
🌾 A personalized soil health report for your fields — a value of approximately $1,200 per field
🌾 A copy of Probing Our Country’s Soil Health
🌾 Valuable insight into your soil and management practices

What’s required? Fields must be 10 acres or more, along with a one-hour management survey and access to your fields for soil sampling.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the health of your soil while contributing to a nationwide soil health project! 🌎

📩 Interested or have questions? Contact [email protected].

Check out the flyers below for more information and enrollment details!
Click the following link to schedule a zoom meeting- https://calendly.com/probing-our-countrys-soil-health/shape-survey?month=2026-08

06/11/2026

Lyon County is selling our native seed grass drill.
Model-Crust Buster 4613 13ft No Till Drill w/ Native Grass Seed Box and Grain Scale
Purchased end of 2024.
Lightly used in great condition
Please message or call Sam at 620-341-0859 for more information!

05/15/2026

05/08/2026

🚜 Calling all teens interested in farm work! 🌾

Join the Kansas State University Extension for Youth Tractor Safety Training in Emporia on May 26–28, 2026!
✔️ Designed for 14–15 year old's
✔️ Required for farm employment certification
✔️ Hands-on equipment operation training
✔️ Lunch & snacks provided

⚠️ Must attend ALL 3 sessions
💲 $20 per student
🗓️ Pre-registration deadline: May 20, 2026

Spots fill fast, don’t miss this chance to gain valuable skills and certification!
📞 Contact Coffey, Lyon, of Flint Hills Extension office to register today.

04/23/2026

From exploring our planet with an Earth balloon in Olpe & Neosho Rapids Elementary 🌎, to presenting a scholarship to Cade Whitmore , and helping at State Envirothon—it’s been a busy week of learning. Proud of all the hard work and dedication that made these moments possible!