Area students on earth science experiments
Franklin County teachers integrate EARTH a hands on science program modeled on Lincoln Nebraska festival Reforming standards to Kansas goals five teachers North Wellsville West Franklin Central Heights participate Students receive 300 page curriculum and 36 gallon kit for 23 experiments centered on soil water air living resources and impacts Workshop planned for spring at fairgrounds 200 students expected Program funded by K State grants committee links include Future Farmers of America Wildlife Biologist Kansas Corn Growers and Sorghum Growers Association Engineers Corps of Engineers Farm Bureau USD 287 coordinator Keri Harris entry point www earth kansas org
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Keri Harris
Franklin County
Lincoln
Neb
Sedgwick County Research and Extension
Wichita State University
USD 260
Kansas
Jo Ellen Arnold
Conservation District
West Franklin
Wellsville
Central Heights
Fairgrounds
Agricul
Ture
Future Farms of America
Wildlife Biologist
Kansas Corn Growers & Sorghum Growers Association
Hillsdale Water Quality Project
K-State Research and Extension
Corp of Engineers
Franklin County Farm Bureau
USD 287
Earthkansas.org
Franklin County Conservation District helps landowners in Ottawa
The Franklin County Conservation District offers cost share for farm ground conservation practices funded by the State Water Plan Fund and assists with water quality projects such as septic upgrades and abandoned wells. Located at the USDA Service Center in Ottawa, the district promotes education, habitat planting, windbreaks, and wildlife initiatives with Kerr Harris as district manager.
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Nservation District
Franklin County Conservation District
Franklin County
Conservation District
State Conservation Commission
State Water Plan Fund
Usda Service Center
E. 23Rd St
Ste. 2
Ottawa
Kansas Forest Service
Forest Service
New Earth Program
E. 28Rd
Kerr Harris
Conservation District to honor three families at 64th annual meeting
The Franklin County Bankers Association will recognize three farming families with 2004 Bankers Awards Jim and Donna Ferguson Chester and Sheryl Fredricks Chester Jr and Brenda Fredricks Jack and Louise Wray and John and Brenda Wray. The Grassland Award goes to Jack and Lyndell Beauchamp for grassland management on their farm at the district meeting Thursday.
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Franklin County Conservation District
Franklin County Bankers Association
Jim
Donna Ferguson
Chester
Sheryl Fredricks
Chester Jr
Brenda Fredricks
Jack
Louise Wray
John
Brenda Wray
Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Franklin County Extension Agency Board
Franklin County Farm Service Agency County Committee
Ottawa Field Office
The
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Franklin County Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Lyndell Beauchamp
Conservation District
Feyd Farm Seed Company
Stopping patterns of abuse Nature to restore farmland
A rustic meditation on soil and water erosion, drought, and the need to protect agricultural lands. The piece reflects on the toll of land degradation, riverbank silt, and floodwaters, urging conservation and renewed stewardship for productive earth. It cites John A. Hassell and the quest to balance commodity production with sustainable farming practices.
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John Hassell
Soil Health and Tillage Impacts on Productivity and Erosion
The article discusses how clean tillage and lack of modern tech affect soil health and erosion. It explains soil organic matter as a key productivity factor, links degradation to reduced water and nutrient movement, and advocates diverse crop rotation and reduced tillage to restore soil health and minimize runoff. It notes ongoing reliance on additives and practices to boost yield despite soil decline.
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Beauchamps
John A. Hassell
Usda.gov
TeamBank
Hickory
Teambankena.com
FDIC
Erving
Lawrence
E. Franklin Pomona
Overbrook Livestock Commission Company
Rob
Debbie Glass
West 1St Street
Overbrook
Soil Conservation
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Tcbéb
Frontier Farm Credit Sipe-By-Sipe
Frontier Farm Credit
S. Hickory
D&d Tire Inc
Vermont
Firestone
Ae Teer
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