Practical support. Local connections. Conservation that fits your farm.
Kansas Wheat and Kansas State University are collaborating to assist Kansas growers with winter wheat in their rotation adopt conservation practices, enroll in cost-share programs, and/or connect with a peer-to-peer network.
How we can help
- Conservation planning: Discuss operation and resource concerns. Develop a conservation plan that fits your operation.
- Program assistance: Get help navigating USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) programs and other conservation funding opportunities.
- Grower connections: Share experiences and practical advice with local growers, crop advisors, Extension agents, and technical specialist through field events and meetings.
- Financial and technical assistance depend upon program eligibility, application requirements, and available funding.
Get Involved
Growers: Contact us to explore options for your operation or connect with other producers.
Crop advisors: Connect clients with conservation resources and enroll in a sustainability microcredential course Kansas State will be offering in 2027. You may qualify for a payment of $0.75 per acre for grower referrals or enrollment assistance.
Start with a conversation. Tell us about your operation and what you’re looking for assistance with. Contact us to find out more information using the button below.
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Project Contacts:
Jessy Wilkes
Ted Hinton
Dr. Romulo Lollato
About:
Beginning in fall 2026, this three-year project aims to support conservation practices on 200,000 acres, including 100,000 acres with conservation plans used by NRCS.
The project is funded by a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Conservation Partners Program grant awarded to the Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation.