Continuous program to help people understand what a Conservation District is, what is does, and why it is important
Good public relations will:
- Ensure that localities and citizens are aware of the availability of District programs
- Build rapport with other groups
- Increase inter-agency relations
- Improve the quality of people who serve a District as Directors
- Increase the amount of funding Districts receive
Consistency:
- Directors must be engaged with the public – Don’t sell yourself or your District short as a local resource!
- Directors must develop strong relationships with local officials.
- Your elected position is as important.
- You are the voice for Natural Resource Issues
- Sending Staff is rarely as effective.
Improve your Public Relations by…
Stay Connected:
- Personal Contacts
- Community Meetings
- Newsletters
- Conservation Directories
- Radio and Newspaper Spots
- Videos
- Field Days and Demonstrations
- Presentations
- Personal Invitations to District Functions and Meetings
- Annual Meetings
- Awards Banquets including Clean Water Farm Awards
- Legislative Breakfasts
- Workshops on Topics of Interest
- Websites
Ask, What can we do for our community?
Services to the Locality
- Planning Departments
- Public Works Departments
- Utilities/Public Grounds
- Economic Development
- Health Department
- Other County Committees
Services to Producers
- Traditional Farm Sector
- Transitioning Farm Community
Services to Educators
- K-12
- Governor’s School
- Colleges and Universities
- Private/Home Schools
Services to Landowners
- Homeowners
- Homeowner Associations
- Civic Groups and Associations
Services to Business Community
- Landscapers
- Greenhouses
- Building Contractors
- Local Businesses and Business Associations
Partner Agencies and Non- profits
