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Our mission is to be a natural resource advocate by assisting the public with conservation choices.

For more information about Fairfield SWCD, see www.fairfieldswcd.org

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

10/31/2026

Happening now!

The event is happening today! We hope to see you.

Thank you to the Fairfield County Commissioners, City of Lancaster, and Cirba for allowing us to host another Household Hazardous Waste Event.

10/30/2026

When a conservationist or soil scientist completes an in-field assessment, one of the factors they look at is compaction of the soil. For samples like this picture, it shows that there is compaction. The main indicator of compaction is the “platy” structure in the top few inches of the soil. Compaction like this is typically caused by management practices and leads to reductions in plant growth, soil organism habitat, and soil organic matter.

A simple solution to combat this issue is to reduce tillage. Fewer passes over the field means less heavy machinery compacting the soil. Switching from deep, intense tillage to a minimum or no-till system helps to keep the soil aggregates stable, and increases water infiltration, plant growth, and overall functionality of the soil.

Photo by Blaine Brakke, 2012. Management induced soil compaction resulting in decreased rooting depth that reduces plant growth, animal habitat, and soil biological activity.

10/30/2026

This is asked about many times at each of the DEA Takeback events we participate in.

10/28/2026

A BIG congratulations to Amanda-Clearcreek FFA's Extemporaneous Public Speaking NATIONAL winner Emma Strickler!

INDIANAPOLIS — National winners of FFA's 2026 Career and Leadership Development Events were named during multiple sessions of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo,...

10/27/2026

More info at forestry.ohiodnr.gov

10/24/2026

Stop out and see us today!

Saturday, October 24th is DEA National Rx Take Back Day. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded medications and learn more about participating locations in our area:

Event Information:
https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

DEA NATIONAL RX TAKEBACK
Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal on Saturday, October 24th from 10am – 2 pm

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, along with Fairfield County Soil and Water Conservation, The City of Canal Wi******er, Diley Ridge Medical Center and Violet Township will be participating in the DEA National Rx Take Back Day at the following locations.

Violet Township
490 North Center Street
Pickerington, Ohio 43147

Diley Ridge Medical Center
7911 Diley Road
Canal Wi******er, Ohio 43110

*The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs. Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain tightly sealed in their original container. The event will accept va**ng devices and cartridges provided lithium batteries are removed.

Electronics recycling will be available at the Violet Township location, and the Diley Ridge location will offer document shredding throughout the event.

**Disposal fees apply for certain items, such as televisions and computer monitors. Only laptop, vehicle, exit lights, and UPS batteries will be accepted. No other batteries will be accepted. Only cash or checks will be accepted. No Credit Cards.

***Document shredding provided by Ohio Mobile Shredding will take place off site and there is a limit of five (5) boxes or paper bags per vehicle. No plastic bags or business records will be accepted.

10/23/2026

Job announcement:
Conservation/Wildlife Technician with the Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) located in Lancaster, Ohio. This is a full-time position with a minimum of a 4-year college degree or equivalent experience in agriculture, engineering, soil science, forestry, natural resources, environmental science, wildlife management or related field. A valid Ohio driver’s license and insurable under the District’s automobile policy are required. Salary minimum $22.01/hour, maximum $36.32/hour. Benefits include enrollment in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, health insurance plan and paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick leave. Hours would be 8am-4pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch, Monday through Friday. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check required.

A job application, complete position description and job posting can be found at www.fairfieldswcd.org Reply with completed application, cover letter, resume and three references by Monday, November 16, 2026, to Fairfield SWCD, 831 College Ave., Suite B, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer.

10/22/2026

By Randall Reeder, Ohio No-Till Council Ray Archuleta will present two days: Nov. 10 in Columbiana and Carroll Counties, and Nov. 11 at the Brandt Farm in Fairfield County. Other key presenters will also be on those programs. Ray Archuleta, an internationally known soil scientist (retired from

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831 College Avenue, Ste B
Lancaster, OH
43130

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17406538154

Website

http://www.fairfieldswcd.org/

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