Districts Chart Future Path for Soil and Water Conservation
SCS in Kansas urge citizen education and involvement as districts expand beyond farm focus to rural and urban groups. Leaders call for broader legislation and resources to plan comprehensive, community wide natural resource programs guiding land and water use for future growth.
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Soil Erosion Emerges as Top Agricultural Problem
The piece argues soil erosion is the primary agricultural problem affecting both rural and urban areas. It links erosion to rising costs, declining land productivity, and water and infrastructure pressures, urging accelerated conservation and land treatment efforts to prevent further degradation.
County ACP Development Group Guides Conservation Programs
The Douglas County ACP development group, part of the ASC committee, works with the Soil Conservation Service to select cost share worthy practices. Farmers apply at the ASCS office before starting. approvals depend on essential conservation needs and available funds. After completion, forms are filed to receive cost share and recognize the conservation achievement.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
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Soil Conservation Service
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