NACD's 80th Annual Meeting
2026-02-15 00:00 - 2026-02-19 23:59 (America/Chicago) | San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk, 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205, United States
NACD is now accepting breakout session proposals for the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting to be held in San Antonio, Texas, on February 14-19, 2026. Breakout sessions spotlight the work of conservation districts and partners across the country. New to this year, we are also accepting proposals for training sessions to help conservation district staff, directors, and partners build their skillsets. Sessions typically run between 30 and 90 minutes long and often showcase several speakers. Session proposals are now being accepted! This year, NACD is seeking proposals that fit into one of four themes:

Partnerships for Impact – Partnerships and innovative ways districts are growing capacity

Build and Expand Your Skillsets – Professional development and technical training

District Management: Embracing Change – Examples of districts overcoming challenges, adding new projects or technical capabilities, responding to change, and developing strategies for resilience

Conservation Innovation – Use of innovative approaches and technologies

Whole Farm Health- Session 2
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds, Flory Building, 2120 Harper Street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66046, United States
This week’s topic: Optimizing Grass Productivity Through Managed Grazing with speaker Ethan Walker

Whole Farm Health is for farmers and families – seeking to: Learn strategies to successfully transition to soil health practices; Establish Succession plans for intergenerational transfer; Discover profitable cost saving measures using Cover Crops; and Support family and neighbors by embracing holistic practices to increase human health and wellness.
