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Simon Family Agriculture named 2023 Conservation Leaders

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

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Local producers receive water quality awards

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

Belle Plaine Farmer changes operation for soil and water quality

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

Funding Available for Conservation in Scott County

The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded funds to carry out water-and-soil-saving conservation projects.

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Casey Acres named 2022 Conservation Leaders

Over the last decade, the Caseys have become pioneers in sustainable agriculture practices, becoming local leaders in the process.

Local Aerial Seeding for Cover Crops Brings Soil Benefits

This August, the Scott SWCD will once again be partnering with an aerial applicator to seed cover crops onto local farmer’s fields.

Vern and Becky Wick Named 2020 Conservation Leaders

As chaotic as 2020 has been, it’s important to take a step back and recognize the good that is happening all around us, and the positive...

Ag Equipment Available for Rent with Scott SWCD

As conservation farming techniques become the norm in Scott County, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) wants to...

Grazing for Soil Health with the Meierbachtols

On a calm, cool afternoon in November 2019, a harvested field on Dale Meierbachtol’s farm in Belle Plaine was still hard at work. While...

Fall Recap at the SWCD

Check out what the Scott SWCD has been doing over the fall months. Everything from conservation projects to education outreach and more!