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Conservation officials gather for annual eventKansas Gary Mast, deputy under secretary for natural resources and environment at the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D. C., and Senator Derek Schmidt, majority leader of the Kansas Senate, will be the featured speakers at the 64th annual convention of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts in Wichita Nov. 23 to 25. Formed in 1944, KACD is a nonprofit association that provides education and information pertaining to the conservation of soil, water, air, plants and animals. The association's membership is comprised of board members and managers of the state's 105 county conservation districts, which play a major role in delivering federal farm bill programs as well as state and local natural resources programs. "This year's theme is 'Building a Better Tomorrow' because, as conservationists, we know that the decisions we make today have a major impact on the quality of natural resources for future generations," said KACD President LaVern Wetzel of Kinsley. A broad range of breakout sessions will cover topics such as effective conservation practices, teaching educators about Kansas natural resources, efficient operation and marketing of county conservation districts, and retirement planning for farmers and ranchers. The convention also will feature the presentation of several conservation awards and recognition of long-serving district supervisors. KACD Executive Director Pat Lehman expects this year's convention at the Airport Hilton in Wichita to draw more than four hundred and fifty participants. "KACD's annual conference gives us a valuable opportunity to focus our state's conservation efforts. The convention is a time to reunite with friends from all over Kansas and share information." For more information, please contact the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts headquarters in Lawrence at 785-832-9400. 11/24/08 Date: 11/20/08
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