The McPherson County Conservation District is one of nearly 3,000 districts across the nation to work with landowners and growers to conserve our natural resources.
After the devastating 1930's dust bowl left the economy poor and natural resources damaged, government officials knew something had to be done to prevent that from happening again. Conservation Districts were implemented after President Franklin D. Roosevelt recommended that state governors sign into law the State Soil Conservation Districts Act, which guided states in developing the districts as well as laying out the responsibilities and powers of the districts.
Decades later, conservation districts continue to play a vital role in advocating for the natural resources. In collaboration with other conservation partners, they develop locally-led long term goals for conservation and provide leadership within the community.
The McPherson County Conservation District (MCCD) is dedicated to serving local residents across the county through outreach and educational activities while also providing technical services. MCCD works with producers by helping them design and plan shelter belt and tree plantings. Additionally, they order and prepare all of the bareroot stock trees and install them in the spring. The crew will plant the trees and then come back and install weed barrier. They can also place tree tubes on certain tree species to promote growth and protect the tree from wildlife damage.
MCCD also works closely with Millborn Seeds, a local seed provider, to order grass, hay, and cover crop seed mixes for producers. The landowner or operator brings a specific seed sheet or mix to the District Manager and they will order seed that is delivered to either the producer directly or the District.
To better serve producers within the county, the district also offers seeding services with a no-till drill. If producers do not have access to the appropriate seeding implement or lack the time, they have the option to hire the District to seed the grass, hay, or cover crop mix. Our employee will work with you to determine the correct seeding rate and will accurately set the planter. Seeding can be done in the spring or dormant seeded in the fall.
Aside from the services provided by the McPherson County Conservation District, we also strive to provide educational opportunities for community members through workshops, field days, and print media. These events inform the
public of various conservation topics and discussions while also valuing the local residents input. By listening to the concerns of the community, MCCD can better serve landowners and operators through directives that meet a local need.
If you are interested in learning more about the Conservation District, please give us a call at 605-439-3336 Ext. 3. We would be happy to visit with you about our services or conservation concerns!
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