Local leadership benefits SWCDs
Local leaders are key to the success of the Soil and Water Conservation District.
Support for county fairs continues to amaze
For soil and water conservation districts, the county fair is an opportunity to deal with folks on a one-to-one basis in a very relaxed atmosphere. (And, boy! Do we get questions!)
Proper planning can help you avoid costly pond problems
A successful pond can be very rewarding and enjoyable, but a failing pond is a very costly and frustrating issue.
Get ready for more changes in farm practices
Some important changes coming to conservation programming.
Everyone deserves a little mercy
Sludge from a mine cleanup spill that turned a Colorado River orange a couple of weeks ago made the EPA a target of criticism...
Ensuring the future of farming
Whether or not you have children or grandchildren, make an effort to spark an agricultural interest in someone.
Good year to test your forages
With the wet year that we've had, you may want to test your forages.
There’s no match for a native plant patch
Native plants are quickly regaining their popularity.
Who cares if my livestock are in the creek? (Well, every farmer should)
Stream exclusion fencing is a practice that benefits the farmer and the environment.
Rotate your crops; it increases yields and lowers cost per acre
Having no rotation on your crops will absolutely exhaust your soils and limits its natural abilities to help your crops grow.
