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Body At the start of the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 27th, the commissioners met with Sherry Robinson and Darrell Brobst regarding a closed bridge. They would like access to their farmland and were at the meeting to see what the County could do.

Body The Osborne, Rooks, and Graham Conservation Districts, together with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), hosted a field day for the Switzer/ KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth—also known as the Nicodemus Educational Camp—at the Osborne Scout Cabin.

Body We are pleased to announce that Matt and Lona Saindon of Zurich have been named as the other recipients of the 2025 Bankers’ Award.

Body The term “sodbusting” is used to identify the conversion of land from native vegetation to commodity crop production after December 23, 1985.

Body Taylor Lambert has been named the recipient of the Key Bankers’ Award, in recognition of his commitment to sustainable farming practices and responsible land stewardship.

Body Wildlife, Agriculture, Conservation, Knowledge for Youth Day—better known as WACKY Day—was held Wednesday, September 24, at Camp Hansen in Kirwin.

Body I have been the acting Supervisory District Conservationist (SDC) for the Hill City-Stockton-Osborne Management Unit since April 29, 2025. I have been the SDC in the Smith Center-Phillipsburg- Norton Management Unit since September 2018.

Body The Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) is offering two college scholarships this year, each worth up to $1,000 for the fall semester.

Body USDA recently announced a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program to help American farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality, and boost long-term productivity, all while strengthening America’s food and fiber supply.

Body After 34 years of dedicated service, Brian decided to hang up his NRCS hat. Who would have thought that a small-town farm boy from Norton could fulfill his dream of working with farmers and ranchers across the entire State of Kansas throughout his career?