Kansas Conservation History

2002, April 21

Harold L. Klaege, becomes current State Conservationist

2002, May 13

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, which governs Federal farm programs for the next 6 years, is signed into law.  This landmark legislation will help farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners to continue to be primary stewards of our Nation's natural resources.

2002, October 1

Funding increase for the Kansas Buffer Partnership Program during the second grant period allows 39 Kansas counties to participate in the program.

2005, April 27

NRCS celebrates its 70th anniversary.  Every employee and partner contributed to the agency’s many accomplishments. The nation’s citizens can enjoy the benefits of productive soils, clean air and water, and open spaces because of the agency’s work.

Moving into the future to provide leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, improve, and sustain our natural resources and environment.