Van Horns win soil conservation award in Franklin County
Robert Van Horn, his father Kenneth, sister Roberta, and operator Doug Smith oversee 852 acres in Franklin County, with 765 cropland and 27.5 in the Conservation Reserve Program. They credit federal and state cost shares and SCS support for completing terraces, water ways, diversions, and outlets as part of a long term plan for future generations.
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van Horns
Robert
Kenneth
Roberta
Franklin
Anderson
Overland Park
Robert van Horn
Franklin County
Kansas Bankers Association
SCS
van Horn
Doug
Whole farm and ranch plans described by Herman Norwood
The article explains whole farm and ranch plans as voluntary, integrated conservation plans developed by producers with NRCS support. It outlines aims to meet producer goals, protect natural resources, simplify compliance with regulations, and pilot tests in 1996 across the United States through partnerships with conservation districts and other agencies.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
NRCS
NACS
National Association of Conservation Districts
NACD
National Association of State Conservation Agencies
NASCA
National Association of State Department of Agriculture
NASDA
United States
Smiths Debate Long-Term Soil Reforms on Farm Costs
Smith discusses soil conservation measures and no-till beans amid high initial costs and a late spring. He notes government help with terraces but warns the payoff may take four to six years, yet believes the changes benefit future farming and his son may carry on the work.
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Smith
Water quality rules affect Franklin County livestock producers
Kansas Senate Bill 800 requires registration with KDHE for operations with 300 animal units or more and potential water pollution, and sets separation distances from dwellings and public buildings. Existing facilities may be exempt. new facilities face rules. Cost share up to 70 percent of county average, not beyond $10,000 per producer, via the Franklin County Conservation District and NRCS.
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Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
KDHE
Franklin County Conservation District
Natural Resources
Conservation Service Office
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Doug & Paula Smith
Dennis
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Joyce Callahan
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van Horn Farms, Inc
Robert & K
Reeder
A. Ud Tawa
Ottawa
Melvern
Vassar
Hickory
Franklin County Recycling
TITAN
Paula Smith
van Hom
Jay Thornton
Roberta van Horn
Doug and
Smith Farms
Herman Norwood
Smiths
Kent Scott
Franklin County Farm Bureau Association
West Tecumseh
Ottawa Insurance
Sanitation
Ottawa Sanitation Service
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