KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
KACD is made up of its members which are local conservation districts located in the state's 105 counties. KACD implements soil and water conservation programs with various funding sources and partnerships.
The Kansas Association of Conservation Districts is a voluntary, non-governmental, nonprofit, incorporated organization that was established in 1944.
What is a Conservation District?
Dan Meyerhoff explains conservation districts and how they work with USDA, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Conservation and additional partners.
Conservation Districts are great at bringing people together in your local county. Farmers and ranchers know that their local conservation districts are there to advocate and work for landowners of that county.
Registration Now Open for 2026 KACD Annual Convention
Posted Monday August 31, 2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) Annual Convention, taking place November 22–24 in Wichita.
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2027 Stewardship Week Theme Announced by NACD
Posted Tuesday August 18, 2026
NACD is excited to unveil the official 2027 Stewardship Week theme, "From Source to Sea: Every Drop Has a Journey." ...
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Kansas Producers Encouraged to Apply for Farmers for Soil Health Program by August 31
Posted Monday August 3, 2026
Kansas farmers have until August 31, 2026, to enroll in the Farmers for Soil Health program and receive financial incentives for planting cover crops. The farmer-led initiative provides payments of up to $35 per acre on as many as 2,000 acres, along with one-on-one technical assistance to help producers successfully implement soil health practices.
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NRCS and Big Bend Groundwater Management District No. 5 Announce Authorization of the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Project
Posted Tuesday July 28, 2026
The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Big Bend Groundwater Management District No. 5 (GMD 5), is pleased to announce the formal authorization of the Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Project. This milestone marks the culmination of years of collaborative planning, technical review, and stakeholder engagement to secure the long-term sustainability of water resources and agricultural production in central ...
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Kansas Envirothon Participates in National Conservation Foundation Envirothon
Posted Monday July 27, 2026
For the third consecutive year St. John's Academy in Mitchell County won the Kansas Envirothon and represented Kansas at the International Competition.
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