Brown County Conservation District

The Brown County Conservation District is a political subdivision of state government, established in 1940 and charged with the conservation of the natural resources of Brown County Kansas. We provide technical and financial assistance to address resource concerns while providing educational opportunities to create environmentally literate Kansans. 

Our Mission:

To promote the conservation of, and education regarding, our natural resources and their importance for all citizens: Helping People, Help the Land.

Overview:

Conservation Districts had their beginning in the 1930’s when Congress, in response to national concerns over mounting erosion and dust storms, enacted the  Soil Conservation Act of 1935. Many meetings were held before the patrons of Brown County passed the resolution to form the Brown County Conservation District. The official charter was signed on January 25, 1940, making it the 5th district formed in the state of Kansas. The Brown County Conservation District provides technical assistance, financial assistance and educational services related to the conservation of our natural resources to the public free of charge, thanks to our county and state operating funds.  As a grassroots, locally lead organization we are dedicated to getting conservation on the ground; conservation that benefits all Kansans by providing cleaner water, more productive soils.  We are the local source for cost share funding for the installation of best management practices for preserving and improving water quality and soil health. We administer multiple cost share assistance programs which provide economic and environmental benefits direct to all Brown County residents.  

Services We Offer:

• Technical assistance for addressing resource concerns.
• Financial assistance for implementing voluntary conservation practices.
• Educational programs for schools and community groups.
• Custom blended seed orders including native grass, cool season grass, pollinator mixes, cover crops, and food plot mixes. Brome and fescue also available.
• Marking flags for sale for agriculture uses ($15 for 100) such as marking gardens, seedling plantings, field work layout, etc.
• Conservation contractors list for services
• Soil Health training opportunities (workshops and scholarships)
• Educator workshops and scholarships for related workshop fees for local teachers

Equipment For Rent:

• 10 ft No Till Drill $12 per acre with a $120 minimum, and $400 damage deposit.  The drill has three seed boxes (Seed, grass, forbes) available for rent IN Brown County only. Must have a minimum 70 HP tractor up to 100 HP MAXIMUM with hydraulics, pay with cash or check only. Contract required.  Call Niki for more details 785.742.3161 ext 3.
• Holcomb Dirt Scraper, $100/day, 1 day minimum, with $400 damage deposit required.
• Drip Torche for use in conducting prescribed burns. One available.  Must have Brown County burn permit to borrow, no rental fee.
• Tree Planter
• Root Plow

Follow Us On Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/browncountyconservationdistrict

Photos & Videos

District Manager, Niki Tollefson, providing conservation education in Brown County classrooms.

District Board

Sunrise in Brown County

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