What is a Conservation District?

In this episode, we are joined by Dave McLaughlin, a grain farmer and soil health advocate, to hear his story of how he realized that the soil is a living system and not just a growing medium. 

In this episode, we are joined by Don Graybill the Civil Engineering Technician for NRCS.  We discuss the differences between structural  and non-structural practices and how a farmer fits into the conservation plan process. 

In this episode, we are joined by Kevin Morgan, NRCS District Conservationist, to discuss how the Natural Resource Conservation Service can help not only agricultural producers but also forest owners. 

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Smith, one of our Ag Resource Specialists, to discuss the no till drill rental program. 

In this episode we are joined by Ben Smith, one of our Ag Resource Specialists, to discuss what exactly nutrient management is and why it is important. 

In this episode, we are joined by Kristie Smith, our Watershed Specialist to discuss the many different educational programs that the district offers.

In this episode we talk about the Chesapeake Bay program and what specific programs are available to the public through the "Bay" program.

In this episode, we are joined by Neil Imes, Resource Specialist, to discuss the Erosion & Sedimentation Program and the Dirt & Gravel Roads Program.  

In this episode, we are joined by Neil Imes, Resource Specialist to discuss the Perry County Farmland Preservation program. 

In this episode, we meet with Sally Tengeres, district manager, to discuss what a conservation district does and where the organization came from.