Madison Smith

Program Assistant, Stewardship Programs 425-864-1803 – madison.smith@kingcd.org Madison earned a degree in Environmental Studies from Pacific Lutheran University and is passionate … Continued
Finding the “Cadillac” of manure storage systems

KCD’s South Sound Discovery Farms® collaboration with American Farmland Trust and Whatcom Conservation District was featured in Manure Manager Magazine. … Continued
Watch the Discovery Farms® Virtual Farm Tour Today!

KCD and American Farmland Trust had a wonderful time sharing the exciting new Discovery Farms® research project on best management … Continued
Interactive Virtual Farm Tour Highlights Manure Management Research and Other Best Practices for Water Quality

American Farmland Trust (AFT), King Conservation District (KCD), and Discovery Farms Washington® are leading a Discovery Farms® project in the … Continued
Cooperator Spotlight: Trish Borden and Lee Valenta

KCD’s 2020 Native Plant Sale wrapped-up this past weekend, and KCD cooperators Trish Borden and Lee Valenta, already have their … Continued
Program Profile: KCD Rural Forest Health Planning Services

KCD’s Rural Forest Health Program is designed to provide planning and technical assistance to landowners with fewer than five acres … Continued
Three Tips for Working with Professional Contractors on Forest Projects

Invasive species control work, like the Ivy removal described in our previous blog posts, and your property’s situation may be … Continued
How Big Is Your Mountain of Manure?

Tired of looking at that Mt. Rainier-sized mountain that is your manure pile? Worried about where all that black leachate … Continued
How to Compost Manure

In this 7-minute video you’ll learn the basics of composting, common challenges and solutions, and how to put your compost … Continued
Financial Help for Forest Landowners

KCD is here to help you steward your wooded property through cost-sharing qualified projects that enhance the value and health … Continued