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USDA-NRCS Minnesota Announces EQIP Signup for 2023 Funding
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Minnesota announced the cut-off date to apply for fiscal year 2023 funds through the...
Stearns County SWCD
Oct 31, 2022


New Cost-share Program to Help Upgrade Irrigation Systems
Irrigators in 19 Minnesota counties are eligible St. Paul, MN : The first sign-up for cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and...
Stearns County SWCD
May 20, 2022


MN DNR Walk-In Access Program Enrollment now open until April 15
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) Walk-In Access (WIA) program enrollment is now open through April 15. Landowners...
Stearns County SWCD
Feb 28, 2022


800,000+ Acres Certified in the MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program
In November, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) has no certified 1,141 farms on 800,915 acres...
Stearns County SWCD
Dec 3, 2021


Videos now available from Soil Health & Nutrient Management Field Day
Soil health and nutrient management play a large role in making sure landowners can achieve sustainability and profit for years to come....
Stearns County SWCD
Nov 30, 2021


USDA - NRCS Minnesota Announces EQIP Signup for 2022 Funding
Providing Conservation Practices to Protect Natural Resources in Minnesota Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can plan for next...
Stearns County SWCD
Oct 18, 2021


Funds Available To Improve Safety on Minnesota Farms
Information is provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Minnesota farmers who want to improve safety on their farms can now...
Stearns County SWCD
Oct 15, 2021


Headwaters Agriculture Sustainability Partnership (HASP) Project
The Headwaters Agriculture Sustainability Partnership is a cross-sector partnership where no ideas are too far-fetched, focused on...
Stearns County SWCD
Apr 12, 2021


Farming Today Conference
Farming today is a new online conference focused on connecting with the agricultural community. Join us for insightful, educational and...
Stearns County SWCD
Mar 2, 2021


2020 Annual Report
We are pleased to share with you our 2020 Annual Report! This publication highlights the initiatives and projects that are helping us...
Stearns County SWCD
Feb 17, 2021


Pollinator Habitat Webinar Series
The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund (BBHF) and the Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a series of...
Stearns County SWCD
Feb 11, 2021


New Scholarship Available to Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certified Farmers
Funding will support those in the Farm Business Management Program Press release announcement from the Minnesota Department of...
Stearns County SWCD
Jan 22, 2021


Stearns County SWCD December Board Meeting Notice
Due to the current situation the State of Minnesota is in, the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board will hold...
Stearns County SWCD
Nov 24, 2020


Enrollment open for Department of Natural Resources Walk-In Access (WIA) Program through June 12th
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Walk-In Access (WIA) Program sign-up is now open for 2020 enrollment until Friday, June 12th....
Stearns County SWCD
Jun 8, 2020


Stearns County SWCD June Board Meeting Notice
Due to the current situation the State of Minnesota is in, the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board will hold...
Stearns County SWCD
Jun 3, 2020


SWCD Supervisor Filing from May 19th - June 2nd, 2020
This year, the Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District has 3 Supervisor positions up for election. SWCD candidates appear on...
Stearns County SWCD
May 20, 2020


Stearns County SWCD Celebrates Earth Day Every Day
April 22 will mark the 50th annual celebration of Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated widely for supporting protection...
Stearns County SWCD
Apr 22, 2020


2020 Stearns Shoreland Conference Presentations Available
The slideshows for the Stearns Shoreland Conference presentations can be viewed on the SWCD google Drive at the link below. Thanks to all...
Stearns County SWCD
Mar 10, 2020


MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program Adding Endorsements to Recognize Outstanding Farmers
Per Mn Department of Ag Endorsements are for soil health, integrated pest management, and wildlife St. Paul, MN : The Minnesota...
Stearns County SWCD
Dec 20, 2019


Dairy Assistance Program Enrollment Reopened
Per Minnesota Department of Agriculture Dairy Assistance Program Enrollment Reopened Applications for second round of payments due by...
Stearns County SWCD
Dec 20, 2019