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Soil Health Workshop Feb 26 in Le Center
We're hosting a Soil Health Workshop on Wednesday, Feb 26 in Le Center MN. Join us for both beginner and advanced perspectives.


Feb 19, 20242 min read
Funding available for conservation in local watersheds
The Scott SWCD has been awarded Minnesota State funds to carry out conservation-minded projects for local landowners


Feb 13, 20243 min read
Interseeders, no-till drills, buckthorn wrenches, and more available for rent
As soil-and-water-saving farming techniques become more popular in Scott County, the Scott SWCD provides producers with the right tools...


Nov 8, 20234 min read
Simon Family Agriculture named 2023 Conservation Leaders
Simon Family Ag nominated as the 2023 Conservation Leader in Scott County.


Jul 19, 20232 min read
Local producers receive water quality awards
Local farmers speak on recognition from the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program.


Jun 30, 20233 min read
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...


Nov 16, 20225 min read
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.


Oct 18, 20223 min read
Wildlife and water benefit from restored wetland
Belle Plaine resident Ray Soller has lived in Scott County his entire life, and has been maintaining his family’s land farming corn and...


Jul 12, 20213 min read
Manure Management Options for Hobby Farms
Hobby and other small-scale farms are a great source for food and resources in local communities. But with those resources comes a...


Apr 24, 20203 min read
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...
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