NACD issues a number of publications to keep our member conservation districts informed of NACD's activities, the latest conservation news affecting districts and their customers, and newly available tools and resources. Click here to join the mailing lists for the following publications, or fill out the form at the bottom of the page:  eResource eResource… Continue reading →

Conservation districts across the country continue to lead the charge on locally led conservation, bridging gaps between partners to enhance conservation outcomes, connect landscape-scale efforts, and drive greater impact where it matters most. As federal funding streams shift and traditional stewardship models evolve, districts are continuing to serve as vital local partners, critical to the… Continue reading →

Are you ready to step up your outreach game? Having specialized software to create social media posts, handouts, and custom designs is a great place to start. This guide will aid you in navigating the most popular options and help you decide which one is the best fit. Best of all, the NACD Outreach Subcommittee… Continue reading →

Did you know that NACD’s Bylaws (available on our Member’s Only page) allow for three standing committees and several subcommittees, each of which work on behalf of our membership? At the start of their term, the NACD President (in this case, Gary Blair of Mississippi), finalizes NACD's committee appointments, establishes any subcommittees, and generally charges… Continue reading →

Did you know that NACD serves close to 3,000 conservation district members, their boards, and their staff? We have a very robust data management system to serve that many conservation districts and individuals, which is tied to our website. As a result, each conservation district and many individuals have a unique login to perform certain… Continue reading →

USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie Robert Bonnie is the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA. Prior to his confirmation he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Climate Advisor at USDA. Before joining USDA, Bonnie was at Duke University first as a Rubenstein Fellow and later as… Continue reading →

Local conservation districts are broadening their outreach and diversifying their clientele, trying to reach people who are new to conservation planning and share the many benefits of engaging with their local conservation district and NRCS. However, getting started can be a challenge for districts that have yet to engage with various populations of producers and… Continue reading →

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2023 CONTACT: Terrence Curtiss terrence-curtiss@nacdnet.org NACD Honors National Award Winners at 77th Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA – Yesterday, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) recognized winners of its national service awards at the association’s 77th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. The following awards were presented to… Continue reading →

By Mike Beacom The Appalachia Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC) is connecting forest farmers (both new and experienced) with one another across the East Coast, as well as supporting agencies and programs to enhance and grow the agroforestry practice. The coalition provides members with a network of resources including in-depth, multiday training and technical resources… Continue reading →

          Mark Megalos, Executive Director National Woodland Owners Association Mark Megalos became the National Woodland Owners Association’s (NWOA) executive director in 2021 after having spent the previous decade in academia, serving as a professor in the College of Natural Resources through North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Prior to that, Megalos had a… Continue reading →