Wyandotte County Conservation District

Hope to see you there!

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We had a great time supporting the workshop last week.

Missed the event? That's Okay!

Reach out to our team for more information on how we can better help urban ag and specialty producers get the most out of their operations.

Thank you to Neosho County Community College Ottawa Campus for hosting our Specialty Crop & Urban Ag Workshop today. We had a full house!

There is still time to get your RSVP submitted online at KACD.net/urban-education for the upcoming Specialty Crop & Urban Ag Workshop

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Our team spent the day at Piper Elementary School demonstrating the importance of streambank stabilization with our steam trailer.

Have a class or group you'd like us to visit? Reach out to our team for more information!

Are you "In the Mooood" for livestock watering options? The Eastern Kansas Livestock Water Systems Tour is coming up and YOU can register for it today! Especially if you are interested in things like Hands-On Tire Tank Instillation, DIY Solar Panel Pumping, and more! For more information on this FREE & informative tour or to register: https://tinyurl.com/29hbp7ku

🌱 Harnessing the power of cover crops for healthy soil and happy livestock! Dennis Anderson employs a variety of cover crops to nourish our animals through winter and bolster soil quality all year.

With living roots, we boost nutrient circulation and moisture retention, giving our crops the best chance to thrive. From sturdy tap-rooted plants to nutrient-packed brassicas, our cover crop strategy offers a multitude of benefits while promoting sustainability.

Watch our Soil Health - Producer Spotlight: Dennis Anderson at https://youtu.be/046Ur9cDnE8


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Cedar trees are the worst of the encroachment to Eastern Kansas.

Did you know we have educational tools and resources for all ages?

Learning about conservation with hands-on experiences and in-person conversation can be incredibly rewarding! Some potential resources are:
🌱Soil Tunnel
🌧Rainfall Simulator
💧Stream Trailer
🌏Earth Balloon
🏅Local District Contests
🍃Kansas Envirothon
📜Youth Scholorships
🧑‍🌾Farmer-to-Farmer Discussions
🚍Field Days
👩‍🌾Women Managing the Farm Conference
‼️And SO much more!

Visit https://www.kacd.net/education.cfm

Condolences to all who were affected by yesterday’s terrible events.