Soil Conservation

Last week's incredibly high winds and occasional pockets of blowing dirt, due in large part to construction sites, made it seem as if Mother Nature was remembering and reminding us of the anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. The SCS was formed to aide farmers and ranchers during the Dust Bowl years of the 1930's. The agency's title has now changed to the Natural Resources Conservation Service but the goals are still the same, provide landowners with the assistance and guidance to implement good land management practices when it comes to preserving and protecting soil, water, and air quality. American farmers and ranchers have shown a dedication and commitment to land conservation over the last seventy-five years that sets the tone for future generations of landowners. May our nation's future farmers and ranchers never forget the lessons learned due to the Dust Bowl; the health of our topsoil, air and water depends on us, and our future depends on healthy topsoil, air and water.