Cowley County Conservation District

08/25/2026

Good afternoon, neighbors!
Sharing information from the Kansas Soil Health Alliance on their webinar coming up this Friday - August 28. Information to register for this informative session is included below.

Do you know what's in your cover crop mix? Do you know how the amount of each species will affect your field? Join us this FRIDAY for our monthly webinar.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Phf20W0TSjCd9ZHatuD5Lw

08/25/2026

Hello to our area educators!
I'm pleased to share a recent post from the National Association of Conservation Districts about the Envirothon high school competition program. Please take a look and let us (Cowley County Conservation District, Winfield) know how we can support your interest.
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As you prepare for a new school year, consider giving your students an opportunity to take learning beyond the classroom. 🌎🌿

Envirothon connects high school students with real-world conservation challenges through hands-on learning and friendly competition. It’s a chance to spark curiosity, build confidence, and introduce students to careers in natural resources while helping them develop skills they’ll carry with them long after graduation.

Interested in starting your own Envirothon team? Your first step is to contact your state/provinces representative. They can provide the information you need to start a team in your area!

https://bit.ly/4bvcr1w

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

08/13/2026

With Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition – We just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉 We are grateful for our many partnerships!

08/06/2026

We love & support our county farmers!!!

It's National Farmworker Appreciation Day! 🚜❤️ Thank you to all the farmers who sacrifice and work hard all year long!

07/21/2026

Good morning, Cowley County!

Today, your Cowley County Conservation District, in partnership with the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD), is reminding you of the importance of soil health and conservation.

Cowley County farmers may contact Robert Wimer, KACD, at [email protected] or 620-200-3108, for more information on program incentives currently available for planting cover crops.

Deadline is August 31, 2026 for enrollment. See details below.

07/02/2026

Our offices will be closed Friday, July 3, as we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday on July 4. Celebrate safely!

06/23/2026

A little late in sharing this Father's Day message for our farmer dads from our friends at KACD!

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing farm dad's out there.

06/11/2026

🌻 We are currently taking applications for conservation projects located in our two local watersheds: Grouse-Silver Creek and Upper Timber Creek targeted areas. Projects available for cost share assistance are listed on the maps provided. For more information please call our office. 620-402-3103