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Contact local NRCS Staff:
USDA Service Center Ottawa, KS at 785-242-3260 ext. 3
District Conservationist: Samantha (Sam) Adwell
Conservation Technician: VACANT
Supervisory District Conservationist: Jeff Mann (covering Franklin, Douglas, Shawnee, Miami, Johnson, and Wyandotte Counties)
USDA Service Center Ottawa, KS at 785-242-3260 ext. 3
District Conservationist: Samantha (Sam) Adwell
Conservation Technician: VACANT
Supervisory District Conservationist: Jeff Mann (covering Franklin, Douglas, Shawnee, Miami, Johnson, and Wyandotte Counties)
Technical assistance for planning, design, and construction inspections for all cost-share projects is provided through our federal partners at NRCS as their staffing allows. Kansas NRCS have experienced a 34% reduction in staff since February 2025.
Landowners have the option of contracting with a private engineer on the "USDA Technical Service Provider List" for these services. Local contractors and private engineers may complete the "become a TSP" process to be added to the approved TSP list to begin providing these services.
Landowners have the option of contracting with a private engineer on the "USDA Technical Service Provider List" for these services. Local contractors and private engineers may complete the "become a TSP" process to be added to the approved TSP list to begin providing these services.
Do you want to make improvements to the land that you own or lease?
The Natural Resources Conservation Service offers technical and financial assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and landowners. Interacting with NRCS begins with creating a plan that identifies resource concerns on your land. Contact the local USDA Service Center to learn more or visit USDA-NRCS | Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (kacd.net) for an overview of the programs.
Is EQIP the right program for you?
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program available for agricultural producers and forest landowners. Through EQIP, NRCS will provide financial and technical assistance to address natural resource concerns such as:
For more information, visit the Kansas NRCS Website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives or your local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
- Improved water and air quality;
- Conserved ground and surface water;
- Increased soil health;
- Reduced soil erosion and sedimentation;
- Improved or created wildlife habitat; and
- Mitigation against drought and increasing weather volatility.
For more information, visit the Kansas NRCS Website https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives or your local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Keep your records up to date with USDA
Anytime you have a change to your farm operation please take the time to notify Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service at the USDA Service Center.
Examples of changes USDA needs to know about include:
> Land ownership- did you buy or sell land?
> Tenant/operator change- is someone new operating your land or are you operating for someone new? Did shares change?
> Ownership Name- did you create a trust, did a member of a trust pass away, have you formed an LLC or Inc.?
> Did you open a new bank account for the farm/operation?
> Did you move, get a new phone number, drop your land line, or change your email address?
> Did you, or do you, plan to add acres to your operation? An HEL determination is needed, before planting a commodity crop in order to remain eligible for Farm Bill Programs, on any "newly created" tillable acres.
It is always better to notify the office of a change as soon as it happens instead of after a problem with payment or program sign up occurs because records were not updated. If you have questions or if you need to report a change, call the office at 785-242-3260 Ext 2 for FSA, Ext 3 for NRCS/Conservation District.
Examples of changes USDA needs to know about include:
> Land ownership- did you buy or sell land?
> Tenant/operator change- is someone new operating your land or are you operating for someone new? Did shares change?
> Ownership Name- did you create a trust, did a member of a trust pass away, have you formed an LLC or Inc.?
> Did you open a new bank account for the farm/operation?
> Did you move, get a new phone number, drop your land line, or change your email address?
> Did you, or do you, plan to add acres to your operation? An HEL determination is needed, before planting a commodity crop in order to remain eligible for Farm Bill Programs, on any "newly created" tillable acres.
It is always better to notify the office of a change as soon as it happens instead of after a problem with payment or program sign up occurs because records were not updated. If you have questions or if you need to report a change, call the office at 785-242-3260 Ext 2 for FSA, Ext 3 for NRCS/Conservation District.
USDA’s online resource dashboard Farmers.gov is built around the needs of the people who grow our food, fuel, and fiber. Farmers.gov provides farmers, ranchers, private foresters, and agricultural producers with online self-service applications, educational materials, engagement opportunities, and business tools to increase efficiency and productivity while preserving and fostering long-held traditional relationships between local USDA offices and producers.
Customers can now access Soil Survey information online. Local USDA - NRCS offices no longer have the old printed soil survey books available since soils inventory is on the Web Soil Survey Site. Click on the Web Soil Survey image above to connect to the page to begin your soil survey research. There is also a soilweb app available!
Soil is a living ecosystem. Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes. Learn more about new soil health and soil quality programs by visiting the USDA NRCS website http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/soils/health/.
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