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BCCD will to host a PBA formation meeting
Alicia Boor
Alicia Boor

The Barton County Conservation District and the Cottonwood Extension District will host a Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) formation meeting for Barton County and the surrounding area. The meeting will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18 at the Great Bend office of the Cottonwood Extension District.  

Attendees will hear from leaders of a neighboring county PBA about considerations and a timeline involved in forming a PBA.  

This meeting is a follow up to the brush management workshop “Keeping Grass Grass” presented in January by the conservation district and the extension district at the Hoisington Activity Center. 

What is a Prescribed Burn? Prescribed burning is a safe, effective land management tool used to restore ecosystems, manage vegetation, and reduce fire hazards. It’s an important practice for maintaining healthy landscapes and preventing wildfires.

Prescribed burn associations are driven by volunteer member landowners who assist one another in planning and implementing a burn according to guidelines provided by conservation agencies. Through an association, access to equipment and training are facilitated, and it allows a landowner to show due diligence has been followed.  

Meeting Details: 

•Date: March 18, 2025

• Time: 4 p.m.

• Location: Great Bend office of the Cottonwood Extension Agency (or, if not available, the USDA conference room at 10th and Patton)

• RSVP: Barton County Conservation District 620-792-3346 ext. 303

Why Attend?

• Gain valuable knowledge and resources to safely incorporate prescribed burning into your land management plan.

• Learn from experts and network with local landowners and professionals who share your goals.

• Discover how to collaborate with the Prescribed Burn Association for assistance with equipment and burn planning.

Together, we can work to protect and restore our land while preventing the dangers of uncontrolled wildfires.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Veronica at the Barton County Conservation District, 620-792-3346 ext. 303. 


Alicia Boor is the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. Contact her by email at aboor@ksu.edu or call 620-793-1910.