Osborne County Conservation District, Kansas

09/11/2026

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from the Osborne County Conservation District! 🇺🇸

On Labor Day, we recognize the hardworking people who help keep our communities and countryside strong.

To our farmers and ranchers, landowners, conservation partners, local businesses, volunteers, and everyone whose work helps care for our land, water, wildlife, and natural resources — thank you for all you do. 🌾💧🌻

Your hard work and commitment to good stewardship help protect the resources we depend on today while preserving them for generations to come.

From all of us at the Osborne County Conservation District, we wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

🌱 Conserving Today for Tomorrow

08/31/2026

Your Land, Your Say: Quail and Pheasants on the Kansas Landscape

If you’ve filled out your share of government surveys and paperwork, this is something different.

Researchers at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, in collaboration with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, want to hear directly from Kansas landowners and leaseholders about what helps (and what gets in the way) when it comes to managing working lands for wildlife.

At the heart of the study are bobwhite quail and pheasants—species that have long been part of Kansas farms, grasslands, hunting traditions, and rural communities. The survey asks landowners and leaseholder about their interest in managing habitat for these birds and what makes that kind of management practical on working lands. We want to understand the real-world factors behind wildlife and game bird management decisions. What motivates landowners to manage for quail and pheasants? What gets in the way? And what could make voluntary habitat conservation programs work better for Kansas landowners?

You do not need to currently manage for quail or pheasants, or participate in a conservation program, to take part. Hearing from landowners who are interested, unsure, or not interested in wildlife and game bird management is all valuable. Responses are confidential, and the findings will be used to help provide recommendations to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Have a say in what wildlife conservation looks like on Kansas working lands. Complete the survey at https://uga.questionpro.com/kansaslandownersurvey.

08/25/2026

💧 From Source to Sea: Every Drop Has a Journey!
The Osborne County Conservation District invites students to join the 2026 Conservation Coloring & Poster Contests.
Kindergarten–2nd Grade will color, and 3rd–6th Grade will design posters celebrating the journey of water across our landscapes.
Supplies will be delivered to Osborne and Natoma schools in late October or early November — homeschool students can contact OCCD for materials.
🌊 Be creative. Protect our water!

08/13/2026

📞 NEW PHONE SYSTEM — SAME GREAT SERVICE! 🌱

The Osborne County NRCS Office and Osborne County Conservation District have a new phone system and new direct phone numbers to better serve you!

Thank you for your patience as we make this transition. We look forward to continuing to serve the landowners, producers, and communities of Osborne County!

Osborne County Conservation District KS
Working today for a better tomorrow. 🌿

07/22/2026

🇺🇸 Swing by the Osborne County Fair and check out the Osborne County USDA Service Center (FSA, NRCS, Osborne County Conservation District) fair booth display!
We’ve got conservation info, local programs, and plenty of red‑white‑and‑blue spirit. Come by and grab some goodies, and learn how we’re helping keep Osborne County growing strong!

07/16/2026

🌱 Keep the Soil Where It Belongs
Healthy soil stays on the field — not in our ditches, streams, or reservoirs. Conservation practices like cover crops, reduced tillage, and well‑managed waterways protect productivity, reduce erosion, and strengthen Osborne County’s land for the long haul. 🌾

07/09/2026

🌱 Wildlife Habitat for Stronger Operations
Well‑managed wildlife habitat does more than support quail, pheasants, and pollinators — it strengthens your acres. Shelterbelts reduce wind erosion, riparian buffers protect water quality, and native grass stands improve soil structure while providing dependable cover for wildlife.
Across Osborne County, producers are using these practices to build more resilient, productive operations. If you’re considering habitat improvements, our district team can help you identify options that fit your goals, your ground, and your long‑term management plan.