Sedgwick County Conservation District - Kansas

10/21/2026

10/09/2026

RSVPs accepted through October 12th!

Hello, friends!

We are thrilled to announce this upcoming event happening right here in wonderful Cowley County on October 15.

Please see the details below and ensure you RSVP before October 9 at .info/SnyderRanchTourRSVP or by calling the CCCD office at 620-402-3107.
Tallgrass Legacy Alliance, Inc.
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition

10/08/2026

Congratulations!

Let's hear it for Sedgwick County Environmental Resources! The department recently received the Outstanding Solid Waste Project Award from the Solid Waste Association of North America.

This is in recognition of the several programs Environmental Resources runs to keep waste out of the landfills. These include the bulky waste coupons, mattress coupons, electronic waste drives and more.

Over the past several years these programs have kept 114 MILLION POUNDS of solid waste from going to landfills. Keep up the great work, we're so proud of you!💙

10/05/2026

🚨✨Urban Agriculture Workshop November 19, 2026🎉🌻

Time: 9 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: 715 East 13th Street, Andover, KS -- 5000 Kanza Room

BCCD is proudly hosting a workshop for non-traditional agricultural producers or individuals who are interested in turning their smaller acreage property to a successful business. Topics that will be discussed are rangeland management, cover crops, financials, and more!

You must call BCCD at 316-320-3549 in order to RSVP for the free lunch. More information will be coming soon!

10/01/2026

Introducing Adam Rogers, our DOC Technician!

Originally from Illinois, Adam brings experience as a NRCS Natural Resource Specialist in the Elk County USDA Service Center at Howard, KS.

Adam looks forward to working with landowners, operators and contractors to meet conservation goals!

09/25/2026

Please join us for the Snyder Ranch Tour on October 15 in Cowley County, Kansas: Using Goats to Control Brush & Invasive Species in Tallgrass Prairie Rangelands!

Ranchers, Landowners, and Grassland Community, please join us for a day of multi-species grazing discussion and learning at Snyder Ranch in Cowley County, Kansas.

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RSVP Requested by October 9

• Online: tallgrasslegacy.info/SnyderRanchTourRSVP
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: Call 620-402-3107 (call-in only)

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Presented by Snyder Ranch, in Partnership with:

• Cowley County Conservation District
• Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition
• Tallgrass Legacy Alliance

Snyder Ranch will share its methods for using goats to control brush and invasive species while managing for a diverse and productive native prairie that support ranch operations, livestock production, wildlife, and the longevity of the tallgrass prairie.

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Topics Covered

• Using goats to manage brush and sericea lespedeza on tallgrass prairie rangelands

• Snyder Ranch’s use of 500 nanny goats since 2020, 365 days per year

• Experience using goats since 2011 on other south-central Kansas native prairie rangelands

• Available grassland improvement programs and resources

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Speakers

• Mark Skiles, Snyder Ranch Manager

• Barry Barber, KGLC Grazing Specialist

• Max Trahan, Lifetime Rancher and Owner/Operator of Grassland Resources

• Additional rancher, partner, and research programs

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Event Details

• Thursday, October 15, 2026
• 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Winfield, Kansas is start location

• Lunch and outdoor accommodations are provided. There is no cost to attend.

• Full location details and directions will be provided with RSVP confirmation.

RSVP Requested by October 9

• Online: Complete the Snyder Ranch Tour RSVP form
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: Call 620-402-3107 (call only, not text)

Please share with your neighbors, family, and community -- we hope to see you there!

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Tallgrass Legacy Alliance
Supporting Ranchers and the Prairie

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

State Fair month is here, and we are already deep in setup mode! The Kansas State Fair runs September 11-20 this year, and we would love to see you at Agriland in the Pride of Kansas Building. Can't make it in person? Virtual Agriland is available anytime at ksagclassroom.org/resource-center/virtual-agriland/

09/16/2026

Monarch Festival at Botanica - a celebration of Monarch butterflies and other pollinators! 🦋
Of course we shared soil health trivia. 🙂

08/24/2026

Would you like to learn more about soil health?
Please see below for registration information - KS Soil Health School: Dig into the Fundamentals of Soil Health.

Soil Health Alliance

Cost: $100

September 16 – September 17
Join the Kansas Soil Health Alliance for two days of hands-on soil health education and networking for beginners. This school is aimed at producers who are 1-5 years into a soil health management system, and will offer practical tools and support to help guide the next steps for your farm and/or livestock operation.

Registration fee covers meals, snacks, and a binder of informational materials. Lodging is not included with registration. A block of rooms has been reserved at Altenhofen Inn in Seneca. Call 785-336-3663 and ask for the Kansas Soil Health block.

Day 1 includes: Soils of Kansas with Dave Kohake; Soil Health Principles & Background of BS Farms with Bill Buessing; Soil Biology with Candy Thomas and Dave Kohake; farmer panel discussing the Systems Approach to Farming with Bill Buessing, Caleb Yoder, Michael Thompson & Josh Lloyd; Livestock Integration with Doug Spencer and Bill Buessing; followed by an in-field grazing tour with Bill Buessing, Doug Spencer & Ryan O’Neill; roundtable discussions after dinner

Day 2 includes: Soil Core Demos with Dave Kohake; Soil and Plant Testing with Dave Kohake and Candy Thomas; an Economics Panel with Bill Buessing, Brice Custer and Dennis Anderson; Woody Encroachment with Doug Spencer; Rainfall Simulator with Candy Thomas; an in-field follow-up from grazing on Day 1 with Bill Buessing, Doug Spencer and Ryan O’Neill; in-field demos with Candy Thomas, Bill Buessing, Brice Custer and Michael Thompson; Setting Equipment for No-Till Success with Paul Jasa, Bill Buessing and Ryan O’Neill