Harnett Soil and Water Conservation District

09/04/2026

The Harnett SWCD office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

08/28/2026

Thank you to this great group of ladies that joined us for our 3rd Harnett Women In Agriculture meeting of 2026. Christine Wallace, Harnett County Tax Administrator presented valuable information on the Present Use Value Tax program for agricultural working lands.

If you would like to be one of the first to learn about upcoming Harnett Women In Ag events, be sure to reach out and we will add you to our growing email list.

08/28/2026

We are loving this post about our Women In Agriculture meeting last night. Yes, it was a room full of ladies, but really it was a group of FARMERS learning and working to build on the success of their farm operation. The support that is shown for agriculture and the wisdom shared within this growing network of ladies is inspiring.

08/17/2026

📣 Harnett Women In Agriculture RSVP REMINDER! 🌱

Have you RSVP’d yet for our upcoming Harnett Women in Agriculture Meeting?

Join us Thursday, August 27 at 6:30 PM at the Harnett County Agriculture Center for an informative program on the Present Use Value Tax Program (PUV) with Harnett County Tax Administrator Christine Wallace.

🌾 Learn how PUV can benefit your farming operation
📋 Understand program requirements
📝 Prepare for applications or audits
🌱 Explore how PUV can help with farm succession planning

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Harnett County Agriculture Center
126 Alexander Drive, Lillington, NC

Please RSVP by August 24!
📧 [email protected]
📞 910-893-7584
🔗 RSVP online - https://forms.gle/Bhi5qCXYHRfAZT5g8

📣Our upcoming Harnett Women In Agriculture meeting is sure to be a great one. Whether you are new to farmland ownership or a seasoned farmland owner, join us on August 27th at 6:30 to learn important details of how the PUV program may be an important cost saving detail in the success of your farming operation.

📌The link for registration is in the comments.

08/11/2026

📣Our upcoming Harnett Women In Agriculture meeting is sure to be a great one. Whether you are new to farmland ownership or a seasoned farmland owner, join us on August 27th at 6:30 to learn important details of how the PUV program may be an important cost saving detail in the success of your farming operation.

📌The link for registration is in the comments.

08/07/2026

Our 2026 Kids In Conservation Day Camp held last week at the Harnett County Agriculture Center had our young conservationists reaching new horizons! 🌱💧

Curious campers became young scientists as they 🔎 explored the amazing world beneath their feet and around them!

🌎 Campers “dined” at our Soil Café to discover the ingredients that make healthy soil.
🎨Created soil horizon art masterpieces
🚧Navigated best management practice obstacle courses
💧Learned how watersheds connect our land and water, and why protecting them is so important
🦎Put on their boots and headed into the creek to collect macroinvertebrates—tiny aquatic creatures that help us understand the health of our streams

Through hands-on exploration and teamwork our campers discovered how we can all make a positive impact and be good stewards of the land. We love watching these young conservationists grow their curiosity and understanding of natural resources!
📸 Check out some of the highlight pics!

08/05/2026

🚜 TRASH TALKIN’ TUESDAY: Help our farmers gear up for harvest! 🚜

As we roll into August, Harnett County farmers are actively preparing for the busy fall harvest season. Right now, heavy machinery, combines, and tractors are moving down our rural roads and turning into fields.

Do you know what one of a farmer’s worst roadside nightmares are? Hidden trash.
When high weeds hide discarded aluminum cans, thick glass bottles, or metal car parts along field edges, it creates an expensive disaster:
•Equipment Damage: Roadside debris can easily puncture tractor tires costing thousands of dollars or get sucked into a combine, destroying blades and causing days of costly delays.
•Safety Hazards: Swerving to avoid trash piles on tight rural roads puts both farmers and drivers at risk.

Our agricultural community works around the clock to feed us. Let's work together to protect them.
Conducting a quick litter sweep along field borders and rural routes before the height of harvest is one of the most impactful ways to support local agriculture. Let’s clear the way for a safe, successful harvest! 🌾

For more information reach out by email at [email protected] or call/text 910-514-2054

07/21/2026

🦅 TRASH TALKIN’ TUESDAY: What’s on the menu? (Hint: It shouldn't be plastic). 🦅

Summer is prime time for wildlife activity along our creeks, trails, and the Cape Fear River. Unfortunately, it's also prime time for wild animals to encounter our litter.
Animals don't know the difference between a food wrapper and actual food.
• The Hazard: Six-pack rings, plastic bags, and discarded fishing lines become deadly traps for birds and river mammals, causing entanglement.
• The Diet: Creatures like birds and turtles mistake colorful plastic fragments for berries or insects, filling their stomachs with indigestible trash.
According to recent environmental studies in North Carolina, the vast majority of trash polluting our natural habitats is single-use plastics.
Animals can't pick up after us, but we can pick up after each other. Conducting a litter sweep along a local trail, riverbank, or county road keeps our wildlife safe and thriving. Let's do our part to keep Harnett wild and clean! 🐢🌿

07/01/2026

🎉 Harnett SWCD now has two NC Certified Environmental Educators! Congratulations to our very own Morgan Pope on becoming a North Carolina Certified Environmental Educator! 🌿👏

We are incredibly proud of Morgan and this outstanding accomplishment. Her dedication to environmental education and conservation continues to make a positive impact in Harnett County and beyond.

Congratulations, Morgan! Thank you for your commitment to protecting our natural resources and inspiring others through environmental education. We can't wait to see all the great things you'll continue to accomplish! 💚🌎

🎉New NC Certified Environmental Educator! Congratulations to Morgan Pope with the Harnett Soil and Water Conservation District.
“My favorite part about earning my certification was meeting people all across the state, learning how our soils and lands differ and working together by building new relationships, sharing ideas and collaborating with others all for a common goal. The classes I attended were filled with knowledge and a true understanding and love for the natural environment. The presenters were wonderful.” https://teachablemomentsnc.blogspot.com/2026/06/educator-spotlight-morgan-pope.html

06/23/2026

YOU can make a positive difference in protecting our local natural resources! Visit our office to get started.

🧤 TRASH TALKIN’ TUESDAY: You bring the muscle, we bring the bags! 🧤

We talk a lot about the problem of litter in Harnett County, but today let’s talk about the easiest solution: YOU.

You don't need a massive crew or a full weekend to make a difference. A simple 1-hour litter sweep with your family, friends, your church group, or your work crew can completely transform a local roadside or park.

To make it as easy as possible, we supply the essentials:
✅ Heavy-duty trash bags

✅ High-visibility safety vests

✅ Gloves and litter grabbers

✅ Removal and disposal of ALL bags and items collected

Gather your crew, pick your favorite local stretch of road or park, and let’s get to work protecting Harnett’s natural beauty.

📩 Reach out by email at [email protected] or call/text 910-514-2054 to claim your cleanup supplies for this weekend!