Conservation Starters
Conservation Starters
Latest Episodes
The Dirt on Cover Crops
On this episode of Conservation Starters, we’re joined by Tina Wagner, Senior Farmland Preservation Specialist with Thurston Conservation District, to dig into the world of cover crops! Together, we explore the different types of cover crops, w...
Local Roots, Statewide Impact: Leadership & Innovation Across Washington’s Conservation Districts
Across Washington State, conservation looks different in every community, but the mission is shared. From wildfire-prone rangelands and forests in Okanogan and Cascadia to the fertile soils of the Palouse, from shellfish-rich shorel...
Strengthening Local Food Systems in Thurston County – A New USDA Meat Processing Facility
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, guest host Sarah Moorehead, sits down with Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia, Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier, Aslan Meade from Thurston Economic Development Council, and J...
An Inside Look at Thurston Conservation District
This week, we’re joined by TCD’s Executive Director, Sarah Moorehead, for an inside look at what’s new at TCD. We dive into our exciting new strategic plan and the behind-the-scenes work that brought it to life. We also share important updates ...