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Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts
The purpose of a Conservation District is to conserve and develop all renewable natural resources within the district. In so doing, the district is authorized to undertake, sponsor, or participate in projects, activities, and programs that promote the conservation, development, maintenance, management, and wise use of the land, water, trees, and other related natural resources of the district.
Kentucky’s Conservation Districts are a subdivision of state government and have been organized for the specific purpose to assist landowners and land users:
• In solving soil and water resource problems.
• Setting priorities for Conservation work to be accomplished.
• Coordinating the federal, state, and local resources needed to accomplish this work.
• Provide leadership at the local level and means for interested local citizens to work together to achieve desired results.
According to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS 262.020)
Butler County Conservation District
The Butler County Conservation District was issued a certificate of organization by the State Soil and Water commission in 1951. Since its inception in 1951 the Butler County Conservation District has reflected the KACD's mission by providing local leadership as it relates to natural resource conservation and education.
Butler County Conservation District & NRCS Office Staff
Dana Pendley, District Administrator
Zach Coy, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Tristan Elmore, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Dana maintains the District's financial records, prepares monthly reports, and processes program payments made by the District. She also works with the District's conservation and educational programs and provides assistance to NRCS.
Tristan Elmore, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Zach Coy, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Tristan Elmore, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Tristan is Butler County's NRCS District Conservationist. He administers Farm Bill Programs as well as providing technical assistance to landowners in Butler and Muhlenberg County. He is normally in the Butler County office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Zach Coy, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Zach Coy, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Zach Coy, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Zach is Butler County's NRCS Natural Resource Specialist. He works with landowners for conservation programs and technical assistance in Butler and Muhlenberg County. He is normally in the Butler County Office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Sarah Jordan, 75/25 Soil Conservation Technician
Zach Coy, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Zach Coy, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Sarah supports our NRCS team working with them on conservation programs and technical assistance in Butler County and Muhlenberg County. She also helps both Districts with conservation and educational programs. She is normally in the Butler County Office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Butler County Conservation District Board supervisors
Darren Rice, Board Chairman
Darren has been on the Butler County Conservation District Board since 2001. He was elected as Chairman in 2019 and is still currently serving in that role. Darren and his family have a farming operation in the Logansport community of Butler County.
Shane Wells, Board Vice-Chairman
Shane has been on the Butler County Conservation District Board since 1993. Shane also served as the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts President from 2019-2022. Shane along with his wife and two daughters have a farming operation in the Provo community of Butler County.
Lee Ann Daugherty, Board Treasurer
Lee Ann joined the Butler County Conservation District Board in 2023. She was the high school Ag teacher and FFA advisor until her retirement in 2022. Lee Ann along with her family have a farming operation in the Banock community of Butler County.
Boyd Penrod, Board Supervisor
Boyd has been a member of the Butler County Conservation District Board since 1991. Boyd farms in the Quality community of Butler County.
Richard Castlen, Board Supervisor
Richard joined the Butler County Conservation District Board in 2015. He and his family farm in the Brooklyn community of Butler County.
Lance Lockhart, Board Supervisor
Lance joined the Butler County Conservation District Board in 2021. He along with his wife and two sons live in the Richland community of Butler County.
Carey Holton, Board Supervisor
Carey joined the Butler County Conservation District Board in 2023. He and his family have a farm near the Jetson community in Butler County.