NRCS Chief Steps Down, ‘Youngest’ Leader in Agency History Takes the Helm

By John Dobberstein posted on May 18, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

Colton L. Buckley, who was serving as associate chief, will take the helm as the youngest NRCS chief in history at the massive agency, which provides technical and financial assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners across the U.S. conserve natural resources.

Mike Lessiter Luncheon Keynote Presentation from 2025 NACD Summer Meeting

July 28, 2025 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag, Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Cover Crop Strategies' Mike Lessiter spoke on the key elements of no-till history and why it’s a blueprint for future change. He also examined critical success factors needed to sustain and grow the practices, and the key role of conservation districts in making successful transitions and adoption a reality.

Learn From Conservation Leaders at NACD Summer Meeting

June 19, 2025

Cover Crop Strategies' Mike Lessiter is the Luncheon keynote speaker at this year's event.

The Dollars and Cents of Soil Health: A Farmer’s Perspective

April 1, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA

“It’s not that hard to try something new,” says Russell Hedrick. “Farmers should remember that soil health practices aren’t silver bullets and some take time to establish."

Guide to Hosting a Pollinator Conservation Field Day Now Available

March 9, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the release of a free, first-of-its-kind curriculum, “A Guide to Conducting a Pollinator Conservation Field Day,” available for download. This new curriculum is designed to provide interactive learning experiences for grades K-8, engaging them in habitat-focused, pollinator-themed activities for the classroom and outdoors.

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NRCS Chief Steps Down, ‘Youngest’ Leader in Agency History Takes the Helm

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Learn From Conservation Leaders at NACD Summer Meeting

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Guide to Hosting a Pollinator Conservation Field Day Now Available

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