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You may not hear many farmers and producers talking about their mental health, but you should know that, like anyone else, they are at risk of suffering depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.   Farmers today are under an increasing number of stressors: many commodity prices have fallen in recent years, labor and other input costs have…… Continue reading →

Did you know that one of NACD’s core functions is to advocate for policies that support conservation districts and our partners at the national level? NACD maintains a policy book to inform all the legislative work NACD staff and board members carry out. Leadership uses the policy book to develop issue papers; committees and subcommittees…… Continue reading →

Did you know that NACD creates a variety of educational resources available to all districts? Did you know that most of them are completely free to use?   Chances are you’ve encountered some of these resources, as they are one of the most popular services we offer. However, you may not be aware of everything we create for you!  NACD’s education program is…… Continue reading →

Did you know that the future of conservation is being shaped by students? NACD partners with Agriculture Future of America (AFA) every year to bring 50 college students from across the country to the AFA + NACD Sustainability Institute. This three-day experience held February 15-17, 2026 brings the brightest young minds in agriculture and natural resources together for hands-on learning, field…… Continue reading →

Did you know that heirs’ property affects the ownership of an estimated 9 million acres across the U.S.? Heirs’ property is family-owned land that is jointly owned by descendants of a deceased person whose estate did not clear probate. In essence, this means that the descendants, or heirs, have the right to use the property,…… Continue reading →

Did you know that NACD has a grant program that is available only to our loyal members?   Beginnings of the Programs  Friends of NACD was first launched in 2010 to provide our community with a way to directly invest in locally led conservation. Supporters jumped at the chance to contribute to this new program. In…… Continue reading →

Did you know that every NACD region is staffed by an NACD Region Representative who can connect you to NACD resources, help provide learning and networking opportunities, and ensure your state or territory’s priorities are heard and represented in NACD’s advocacy efforts? While all of NACD’s staff members are available to answer questions at any…… Continue reading →

Did you know that every U.S. state and territory with conservation districts holds a seat on NACD’s National Board of Directors? We have 58 positions for NACD Board Members and their Alternates, and each of those individuals are responsible for representing the needs and interests of conservation districts within their home state or territory. If…… Continue reading →

Did you know that in addition to NACD’s Officer Team each NACD Region has two additional groups of people who represent and support our members at the national level? We have seven Region Executive Board Members and seven Region Chairs who sit on our national leadership team and help guide the work of NACD. Like…… Continue reading →

Did you know that NACD’s Officers are elected to their volunteer positions by our state and territory board members but are also conservation district officials in their home states? Our Officer team consists of five individuals, all of whom are required to serve on their local conservation district board, per our bylaws. They serve two-year…… Continue reading →