Steve Robinson from Marysville, Ohio, President of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) in his address at the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando talked about technology from both a historical perspective as well as how it can benefit Districts today and in the future. The conservation leader also talked about NACD beginning a strategic plan.
NACD begins strategic planning process
February 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
NRCS to get more attention
February 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Harris Sherman, USDA Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment has only been on the job for a couple of months, but already he recognizes the importance of partnerships and the Under Secretary says the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is vital to their mission that USDA wants to accomplish.
Water an issue to watch in Florida
February 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Florida 12th District Congressman Adam Putnam kicked off the NACD Annual Meeting in Orlando on Monday, February 1. In his remarks the Congressman touched on Cap and Trade and on a water issue in Florida that bears watching by others around the country, Brownfield’s Dave Russell talked with the Republican Congressman.
NACD to hold annual meeting
January 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) 64th annual meeting begins Sunday, January 31 in Orlando.
NACD President Steve Robinson of Marysville, Ohio says both the general sessions and breakout sessions will focus on this year’s theme, “Committed to Conservation.”
“We’re going to talk about partnerships, the value of those and how we work together on the local level and on the national level,” said Robinson. “Our breakout sessions will cover lots of topics, some of our district folks will be the speakers at some of those breakout sessions so other districts can learn what their counterparts are doing around the nation.”
The NACD Board of Directors will develop policy and elect the 2010 leadership team and the organization’s new CEO Jeff Eisenberg will be introduced.
“Even though he hasn’t officially started to work for us yet, he really is, I mean we talk every day,” Robinson said. “I think folks will welcome him and be pleased with the leadership he’ll give us.”
Brownfield will provide coverage of the NACD annual meeting beginning Sunday, January 31.
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