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Bobby McCartney Awarded the  2020 outstanding conservation 
district employee by the ARKansas Association of Conservation Districts 

​     Bobby McCartney has been serving as a financial accountant for three Arkansas conservation districts for over 15 years. Bobby’s tenure in Sebastian County has been 3 1/2 years, Johnson County for 4 1/2 years and Logan County for 15 years.  He currently manages financial affairs for all three conservation districts weekly. Bobby was a previous financial accountant for over 32 years at the Wolverine Toy Plant (which became Today’s Kids) in Booneville. Bobby’s current skill and expertise with financial management and grant writing at three conservation districts has propelled Sebastian County Conservation District to new heights in 2019.  Sebastian County Conservation District was awarded by the AACD the most outstanding conservation  district in the state of Arkansas. Bobby assists three conservation district boards handedly in many ways with his financial expertise. Bobby’s skill and knowledge are impeccable in many ways. He is always willing to go the extra mile to fulfill financial obligations to all three districts wherever possible. Bobby McCartney add immense value and experience to all of the conservation districts he works with weekly.  Bobby is  valued by our Arkansas partners at AADC, NRCS and ANRC.                          
    Bobby has been married to his wife Judy for over 49 years. They have two children, Shanna Schulte and Jeffery McCartney. They have four grandchildren and two great granddaughters.
 

Soil Sampling: What's Your pH?

One of the most important numbers to look at on your soil test results is soil pH, or, how acidic or alkaline your soil is.  In our area, most soils tend to be acidic (which means they have a LOW pH).  Acidic soils are hard for most plants to thrive in—the low pH makes it difficult for them to access the nutrients that are present in the soil.  So, if you get your soil tested and it recommends adding lime, this is KEY to improving fertility.  If you have over 2.5 acres of land in Crawford or Sebastian counties, and would like to have your soil tested, contact us at the Sebastian County Conservation District.  We can collect soil samples on your farm and write a Nutrient Management Plan that includes fertilizer and lime recommendations. 
Fall is the best time to apply lime, so don’t wait!  Contact Eric Tobey at ericwtobey@gmail.com or call 479-646-8300 Ext. 3 

The Balance of Conservation

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world," 
said one of our nation's most prominent conservationists, John Muir. The Sebastian County Conservation District works to address the challenge of natural resource conservation through many venues - acknowledging the complex web that is our natural environment - with the hope of improving our county as a whole.  

Soil Health
Contact us for information on how to improve the health of your soil, whether you measure yours in acres or square feet. You can reach Harrison Sears at hjsears00@gmail.com to discuss your soil health. 

Water Conservation
Inextricably tied to soil health, water conservation is critical to any farming operation or any household. Landowners and private citizens can have a profound impact on water quality and quantity, and water conservation measures can add up when applied across a landscape. 

Wildlife
Conserving natural resources includes conserving natural ecosystems, which add resilience to the entire landscape. 

Nutrient Management
Soil nutrients are critical to plant growth, as long as they are applied in the proper amounts. Too much, and it can runoff and become a pollutant. The key to profitable farming and responsible land management that is finding a balance. 

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