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Ninety-four Kansas counties are in authorized or pending RC&D areas.  There are currently nine authorized RC&Ds, two pending and one forming.


    
12/07/2007

Vision Statement
The Smoky Hills RC&D will provide positive leadership achieving economic growth while maximizing a quality social and natural environment.
  


Mission Statement
The mission of the Smoky Hills RC&D is to coordinate those efforts of member counties in sustaining and enhancing the quality of life, in promoting economic development, and in providing meaningful and effective educational opportunities while encouraging efficient and wise use of our natural resources.


Next Meeting

July 8, 2008
First National Bank in Hays
1 p.m.
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  What is an RC&D?

RC&D stands for Resource Conservation & Development.

Smoky Hills RC&D
was formed in 2003 and has not yet been officially authorized by the USDA.

The program was initiated in the Farm Bill of 1962 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The Smoky Hills RC&D is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization created to help groups and individuals develop and improve the social, economic and environmental conditions in their communities.


Local People are the Key

The Smoky Hills RC&D is led by a local volunteer council formed from people of all walks of life —
farmers, ranchers, teachers, local entrepreneurs, bankers, homemakers and others.  These people volunteer their time to help make positive things happen in their communities.

The NRCS has leadership in USDA for the nationwide RC&D program.  NRCS assigns a coordinator to work with the council to help plan activities and provide assistance for council projects.  All other staff is supported through the RC&D itself or through project funding.

© 2007, Smoky Hills RC&D
 All rights reserved.
 

320 South Sixth Street
Stockton, KS 67669

Telephone:  785-425-6647
E-mail: darla.juhl@ks.usda.gov


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