NRCS Assistant Chief Hans Hunt recently toured central and eastern Washington, meeting with staff, producers, and partners to highlight voluntary conservation efforts across the Evergreen State.
Over four days, Hunt visited ten sites, seeing firsthand how NRCS programs support soil health, water management, and long-term farm productivity. S tops included Spokane, the Palouse, Toppenish, and Moses Lake, where projects ranged from regenerative agriculture and stream restoration to tribal partnerships and large-scale irrigation improvements.
At the Spokane Conservation District, Hunt met with leaders from local, state, and federal agencies, who discussed how they work well together to help producers across Washington. The discussions also reflected another NRCS priority: strengthening partnerships by improving efficiency and accountability in service delivery.
“Partnerships are essential,” Hunt said. “Seeing staff and local partners working together shows how we can reach more producers with practical solutions that fit their operations.”…