NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2026 CONTACT: Candice Abinanti candice-abinanti@nacdnet.org NACD Applauds House Farm Bill Passage     Washington, D.C.  — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) with bipartisan support. The Act supports key programs, under Title II, that conservation districts help deliver… [...]

Western Michigan’s coldwater streams rely on eastern hemlock, a keystone species that cools water, stabilizes banks, and provides vital habitat. That makes the spread of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), a pinhead-sized insect that threatens these trees, especially concerning. Julia Place, Project Manager of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Crew for the Mason-Lake Conservation District, leads a… [...]

Across the country, conservation districts are taking soil education straight to the classroom. From teaching students about soil health to encouraging hands-on learning with soil projects to inspiring creativity through creating posters, district staff, educators, and conservation partners are helping students learn all about “Soil. Where it All Begins.” Missaukee Conservation District In Michigan, the… [...]