Sedgwick County Conservation District - Kansas

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

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

💧 Exciting news for producers in the Equus Beds Groundwater Management District No. 2!

GMD2 is partnering with the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Conservation to launch the Irrigation Technology Initiative (ITI)—a new two-part program designed to help producers conserve water and improve irrigation efficiency.

This initiative will provide opportunities to adopt innovative irrigation technologies and practices that support long-term water sustainability while maintaining productive operations.

Find out more about program eligibility, application information, and how you can participate by visiting www.gmd2.org/irrigation-technology

06/05/2026

05/19/2026

🌾 Don’t forget — the Sedgwick County Wheat Plot Tour is tomorrow Tuesday, May 19th!

Come see local wheat variety performance and hear the latest updates from K-State wheat specialists.

☕ Morning refreshments in Andale
🌱 Lunch provided in Clearwater

We’ll see you in the field! 🌾

05/13/2026

The Kansas Geological Survey and AWQUA are currently offering FREE well water testing. This is a great opportunity to check the safety and quality of your water at no cost. If you rely on a private well, don’t miss out. Take advantage of this free resource and stay informed about your water!

Feel free to share with friends and neighbors who might benefit. 💧🌾

Link to sign-up: https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGwxSY6PicDaaj4

05/07/2026

Hey parents, looking for something meaningful for your student this summer?

Kansas Range Youth Camp offers hands-on learning, leadership skills, and real experience with grazing and livestock.

We still have a few spots open for June 9–12. Encourage your student to join us. You can also reach out to your local conservation district about potential scholarship opportunities.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.kglc.org/range-youth-camp.cfm

CAMP IS ALMOST FULL!

Kansas FFA Association Kansas FFA Foundation

05/05/2026

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Office and reports to the State Conservationist. Provides staff leadership in engineering programs of NRCS in the assigned state, includ...