Maxine Hughes is named the Scott SWCD's 2024 Conservation Leader of the year thanks to her lake restorations and community efforts.

In a year of historic flooding, it’s important for everyone to do their part in protecting the quality of our important water resources....

Backlund Acres in Belle Plaine works with NRCS to promote sustainable urban agriculture and provide food for the community.

Maintenance reminders to keep your raingarden looking good and functioning at its full capacity for years to come.

As soil-and-water-saving farming techniques become more popular in Scott County, the Scott SWCD provides producers with the right tools for the job with their robust equipment rental program. The equipment rental program is available to all landowners in Scott County to test and implement conservation projects without having to invest in expensive equipment. Large equipment for rent The large items on the rental list include two no-till drills, a cover crop interseeder, and a

Simon Family Ag nominated as the 2023 Conservation Leader in Scott County.

Local farmers speak on recognition from the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.

How to prevent the spread of invasive emerald ash borer and management strategies for infestations.

In 2014, Belle Plaine producer Brian Entinger found himself on a farm transformed. His fields that had once been lush cropland and...

The Scott SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota established in 1941 to provide technical, financial, scientific, and...