Conservation Is Progressing Under Many Agencies
Field Secretary Charles M. Gray outlines the nationwide progress of soil and water conservation. He explains district structure in Douglas County Kansas, the role of Soil Conservation Service and state committees, and how ACP and ASC programs involve local farmers and cooperatives across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil and Water Conservation
United States
Douglas County
Soil Conservation
ASC
Secretary of Agriculture
Kansas Assn. of Soil Conservation Districts
Supervisors of
Kansas
National Assn. of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Kansas Extension Service
ASCS
Conservation Achievements in Northeast Kansas SCS 1966
ORVILLE W. LOVE reviews the 1966 soil and water conservation work across 23 Kansas districts. The Soil Conservation Service delivered 43,000 services to 12,000 landowners, supported 7,000 cooperators, aided 10,000 ACP referrals, created 791 new basic plans and 258 revisions, built 750 ponds, 1,831 miles of diversions and terraces, grass seedings on 17,000 acres, and emphasized rural recreation, watershed protection, and erosion control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
SCS
Kansas City
Portland
Ore
Kansas conservation groups aid watershed planning efforts
State agencies and water resources boards coordinate with watershed districts as central elements of conservation development. Private groups including the Kansas Bankers Association and major farm organizations support the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment Station
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas Water Resources Board
Kansas Bankers Assn
Kansas receives 6.9 million for 1967 Conservation Program
Kansas will share 6,898,000 for cost sharing under the 1967 Agricultural Conservation Program, chairman Gilbert W. Egbert said. The funds, up from 6,799,000 in 1966, target conservation needs and reserve up to 15 percent for low income farms and new program starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Gilbert W. Egbert
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Kansas Committee
What Makes Up a Good 4H Program for Youth
A Kansas State University extension expert outlines eight core youth needs for ages 8 to 19 to ensure a successful 4H program. Needs include normalcy, emotional independence, family relationship help, adult role development, peer relationships, understanding the physical world, opportunities for success, and social responsibility.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles M. Gray
State Soil Conservation Committee
Man Board of Supervisors
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Gray
Orville W. Love
Wheeling
Mass. St
Green Brothers
Massachusetts
Kansas Acp
Egbert
Dick Wise
Lawrence
Journal-World Photo
Cooperative Extension Service
Robert L. Johnson
Kansas State University
Burpee
Barteldes Seeds
Mandenville
King Seeds
Northrup King Seeds
Fredonia Seeds
Pence-Owens Garden Center
New York
Everett SL
John Deere
Nottinghams
Dale, Lyle
David
Nottingham
John Deere Implements
Soil Conservation Award
Deems Farm Equipment, Inc
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