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Prairie Resource Partners

Prairie Resource Partners helps producers navigate and implement conservation programs by providing expert, farmer-focused guidance through certified NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSPs). Drawing on decades of NRCS experience, the team works directly with producers to identify conservation practices that best fit their operations, manage paperwork and application requirements, coordinate with NRCS, and support implementation from planning through certification. By taking on the administrative burden and offering practical, individualized recommendations, Prairie Resource Partners helps farmers improve sustainability, maximize return on investment, and successfully achieve their conservation goals.

Meet the Team

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Brad Younker

Brad Younker is a certified Technical Service Provider (TSP) in Kansas and has extensive experience assisting producers with a wide range of conservation practices. With a background in biological and agricultural engineering from Kansas State University and 15 years of experience with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Brad is dedicated to helping producers enhance soil, water, and habitat sustainability. A 4th-generation farmer in west-central Kansas, Brad balances his professional commitment to conservation with his family life and his active involvement in his family’s farming operations. His passion for working with producers in the Sorghum Belt on conservation goals that enhance productivity and sustainability is reflected in his approach to this role.

 

Outside of his professional commitments, Brad is a dedicated family man who shares his life with his wife, Jessica, and their three young children—Carley, Camryn, and Clayton. Family values are at the core of his unwavering commitment to fostering a sustainable future. When time permits, Brad can be found attending his children’s activities, cheering on K-State athletics, or farming alongside his father and brother.

 

Brad@sorghumgrowers.com

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Brandt Underwood

Brandt Underwood brings over 20 years of experience with the USDA NRCS to the Prairie Resource Partners team. In his previous role as the Area Agronomist in the Texas Panhandle, he provided extensive agronomy support for the Panhandle and Southern High Plains, developing expertise in complex conservation practices, including CAFO plans, residue and nutrient management, and grass planting. A graduate of Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Brandt is a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and a certified NRCS Technical Service Provider (TSP) across Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nebraska. 

 

Outside of his professional work, he manages a small farm producing grass hay. He and his wife, Christie, live in Ransom Canyon and enjoy spending time on the lake and with their dog, Chevy. 

 

Brandt@sorghumgrowers.com

Why Work With Prairie Resource Partners?

Navigating conservation programs can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Prairie Resource Partners helps producers simplify the process by providing personalized guidance from experienced conservation professionals who understand both agriculture and NRCS programs.

Our team works alongside producers to identify conservation opportunities that fit their operation, reduce administrative burdens, and maximize the value of available conservation programs.

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How We Help

Conservation Planning
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We work directly with producers to evaluate their operation and identify conservation practices that support long-term productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

NRCS Program Assistance
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From applications to implementation, we help navigate NRCS programs and ensure producers understand available opportunities and requirements.

Documentation & Compliance
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Our team handles much of the paperwork, planning, and reporting required for conservation contracts, helping producers stay focused on their operation.

Practice Implementation Support
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We assist with scheduling, coordination, and communication between producers and NRCS staff throughout the conservation process.

The PRP Difference

Experience That Matters
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Experience That Matters

With more than 35 years of combined NRCS experience, our team understands conservation programs from both the producer and agency perspective.

Farmer-Focused Approach
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Farmer-Focused Approach

As producers ourselves, we understand the realities of farming and ranching. We prioritize practical recommendations that fit your operation—not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Individualized Recommendations
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Individualized Recommendations

Every operation is different. We help evaluate conservation practices based on workload, return on investment, and long-term operational goals.

Reduced Administrative Burden
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Reduced Administrative Burden

We take care of much of the paperwork and coordination so producers can spend more time managing their operation.