The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate members assigned to the 2018 Farm Bill conference committee outlining the organization’s legislative priorities for the 2018 Farm Bill.

The National Association of Conservation Districts is accepting applications for breakout sessions at the 2019 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. NACD offers a number of informational breakout sessions during the Annual Meeting, focusing on the work of districts and their partners across the country. Sessions typically run 60-90 minutes, and in most cases, showcase several speakers at 20-30 minutes each. Applications must be submitted to Eric Hansen at eric-hansen@nacdnet.org by Friday, September 14.

In a review of 98 publications, SARE and the University of Missouri staff identified how cover cropping influences soil and nutrient losses from agricultural fields, water infiltration and soil organic matter. SARE's new Cover Crops and Water Quality resource series includes free materials to help educators, farmers and others learn and share how cover cropping can improve water quality.

The Deer Creek Conservation District (DCCD) will be accepting applications for a full-time District Manager until COB – July 16. Applicants must have a strong working knowledge of general office procedures, computer software applications and bookkeeping. DCCD is looking for an outgoing, self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with the public and board of directors.

Last June, the Oklahoma Food Banks and the Conservation Partnership joined together to fight hunger while conserving natural resources. Through Farm to Food Bank, a pilot project that implements practices that increase the health of soil, Oklahoma farmers volunteered to plant and donate up to eight acres of cover crops to the Oklahoma Food Banks. Over the last year, nearly 7,000 pounds of fresh produce were harvested, providing 5,812 meals to chronically hungry children, seniors on fixed income and families working to put food on the table.

To celebrate Oklahoma’s conservation legacy, a new organization was formed earlier this year—the Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society (OCHS).  The mission of OCHS is “to collect, preserve and share Oklahoma’s rich conservation history with Oklahomans.” 

The Oklahoma County Conservation District is seeking an assistant to the State Cultural Resources Coordinator (CRC) for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

More than 700 4-H and FFA students from over 30 states competed in the 67th National Land and Range Judging Contest, May 3, hosted by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD). After two days of practice at sites in Oklahoma City, the contest was held outside of El Reno, Oklahoma at the El Reno Correctional Institute Farm.

Several foundations are collecting donations for those affected by the wildfires. All proceeds will be distributed toward relief efforts.

More than 900 FFA and 4-H students and sponsors from across the country will converge on Oklahoma City May 1-3, 2018 for the 67th annual National Land and Range Judging Contest hosted by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD).