Montgomery County Conservation District

01/14/2026

12/30/2025

We are still hiring!

If you or someone you know is looking for a job, please stop by to pick up an application or email us at [email protected].

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

11/10/2025

We're hiring!

Yep, you read that right. Montgomery County Conservation District is hiring a new district manager.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, you can ask for an application by emailing [email protected] or stop by the office once the government opens back up.

10/01/2025

Due to the federal government furlough starting today, October 1, 2025, the USDA NRCS office in Independence, KS, will be closed until further notice. The Montgomery County Conservation District will still be conducting business. If you have any questions or would like to rent our equipment, please contact the district by email or phone number provided below.

Please email [email protected] or call 620*779*3336.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thank you.
Elyzabeth Eisele
District Manager

05/20/2025

Step Into Nature: Prairie Walk & Birding Experience
📅 Date: June 5, 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Phillips Cabin 69 Eureka Lake Rd., Eureka, KS 67045

Join us for a guided Prairie Walk, where we’ll explore the beauty of wildflowers, identify native plants, and observe the diverse bird species of Kansas. Along the way, we’ll also discuss noxious w**d control and conservation efforts.

🌿 Learn. Discover. Connect. 🌿

A delicious lunch will be provided, so come ready for an enriching and enjoyable outdoor experience! Register by June 3rd online or by calling 620-583-5544 x.3
🔗 https://forms.gle/4M2sruXnW8Uq82z68

Sponsored by:
Greenwood County Kansas Conservation District, K-State Research and Extension - Greenwood County, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition, Toronto-Fall River WRAPS, Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks

03/25/2025

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03/04/2025

Kick-off Ag Month with a free classroom kit from KFAC!
We have four separate kits for different grade groups from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Kits will be limited to one kit per Kansas teacher and will be sent out next week.
These will go fast! Sign up for your kit now!
https://ksagclassroom.org/resource/kits/

03/04/2025

Join us for our Soil Health Field day on Thursday!!

01/08/2025

The office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th, for a National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter. Normal office hours will resume on Friday, January 10th.

Stay warm out there and have a great day!

12/31/2024

We are wishing everyone a Happy New Years!

Our office will be closed tomorrow, January 1st in observance of New Years. The office will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd.

12/23/2024

Please join us for our regional Local Food Producer Workshops in collaboration with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture & Alternative Crops. These workshops are an opportunity for producers and small food businesses to learn more about selling their products through direct-to-consumer sales and other local market opportunities. Participants can connect with other producers and learn from their peers to improve their business success. Learn more at https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/kansaslocalfoods/get-involved/workshops.html

K-State Research & Extension Rapid Response Center | Kansas Rural Center | Kansas Department of Agriculture | From the Land of Kansas

12/23/2024

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th, for the Christmas Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Thursday, December 26th.

We are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and safe travels for those of you who are traveling for the holiday!