NRCS Leadership Team Visits Pembina River Conservation Delivery Unit, Hosts Listening Session for Local Producers
NRCS Leadership Team recently spent three days at the Pembina River Conservation Delivery Unit, where they engaged with local producers, field staff, and community members in a series of events, including a producer listening session, county tours, and their monthly team meeting.
LANGDON, N.D., Oct. 25, 2024 — The North Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Leadership Team recently spent three days at the Pembina River Conservation Delivery Unit, where they engaged with local producers, field staff, and community members in a series of events, including a producer listening session, county tours, and their monthly team meeting.
During the Oct. 22-24 visit, more than 30 producers attended the listening session to share their conservation concerns and priorities. Following the session, NRCS State Conservationist Dan Hovland and the Leadership Team toured Pembina, Towner, and Cavalier counties, visiting six sites that showcased a range of conservation efforts and NRCS-funded projects, including local dam initiatives and conservation-focused agricultural practices. A visual highlight of the tour was the Masonic Overlook in Walhalla, which provided a scenic backdrop for conservation discussions.
“The conversations we had with producers were invaluable in understanding the unique challenges they face and the innovative solutions they’re implementing to protect our natural resources,” said North Dakota NRCS State Conservationist Dan Hovland. “The listening session and tour allow us to bring insights back into our work and ensure NRCS support remains strong and relevant for North Dakota’s producers.”
The tour also gave the North Dakota NRCS Leadership Team an opportunity to connect with local field office staff and foster collaboration with NRCS employees in the area.
“I want to give credit to the field offices and the soil conservation district for the tremendous effort they and their team put into this event,” Hovland said. “They did a fantastic job, and it was a great opportunity to engage with producers and staff, discuss important conservation issues, and see firsthand the impact of NRCS-supported projects.”