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2023 Hugh Hammond Bennett (HHB) Award Nominations

Now Accepting 2023 Hugh Hammond Bennett (HHB) Award Nominations NCPP created the Hugh Hammond Bennett Awards for Conservation Excellence in 2017 to honor the legacy of Hugh Hammond Bennett. By doing so, recognizing producers and conservation planners from within the...

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National RC&D Intern Program

  In February, several students from our National RC&D Intern Program traveled to New Orleans during the National in-person board meeting. These students got to explore New Orleans and learn the cultural significance of agriculture on the city as well as...

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AMRV RC&D Council Next Generation Ag Program

    In February, AMRV RC&D Council traveled with students from their Next Generation Ag Program to Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky to expose students to various aspects of the industry and help them understand the diverse range of career opportunities...

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2022 Hugh Hammond Bennett National Producer Award Winner!

Congratulations to Charles Holmes for being awarded the 2022 Hugh Hammond Bennett National Producer Award! He has been named the national winner of the Conservation Producer 2022 Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation Excellence for outstanding conservation...

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2022 Hugh Hammond Bennett Awards for Conservation Excellence

These prestigious awards recognize two outstanding individuals – a producer and a planner—for their dedication and commitment to conservation planning and implementation in honor of the legacy of Hugh Hammond Bennett. Anyone can submit a nomination, but those...

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This past September we visited with Arrow Head Country RC&D during their Tippecanoe River Expedition.🚣‍♂️💧 This immersive program that not only allows students to dive into the beauty of the watersheds but also educates them on forestry and water testing along the river. Here's to fostering the next generation of environmental stewards! 🌿 #NationalAgWeek ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating Women's History Month with a spotlight on the Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council's empowering initiative! Their "Women Preserving Farmland for the Future" workshop empowers female landowners with the tools and knowledge to ensure the legacy of their farmland for generations to come. 🌱🌾 ... See MoreSee Less
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What is RC&D?Each member of an RC&D Council brings their own special "ingredients" to the table. Like a recipe for success, their skills and perspectives blend seamlessly to create a force for positive change.NARCDC's motto echoes through every endeavor: People, Partners, Projects, and Progress. These four pillars form the foundation upon which RC&D builds a better tomorrow for communities far and wide. ... See MoreSee Less
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NARCDC builds relationships, cultivates partnerships, and designates resources to enhance the ability of RC&D Councils to provide leadership, education, conservation, and the development of natural and human resources to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of the communities they serve.

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Now, more than ever, rural America needs a strong federal/state/local partnership to expand opportunities for rural communities and their residents throughout every rural Congressional district and state to succeed. The NARCDC provides the connection that empowers more than one million volunteer citizens to serve their communities.

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