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Lac qui Parle Soil & Water Conservation District

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Providing assistance to local landowners to conserve and preserve their land and water resources since 1950.

10/30/2026

Lac qui Parle Soil & Water Conservation District would like to introduce our new hire, Cody Thomson. He came to our office with a background in agriculture and a love for Conservation and the outdoors! Cody will be specializing in Soil Health and programs including cover crops, no till, reduced till and erosion control structures. Pictures include Cody's family, his two children and his significant other.

10/15/2026

With the first frost in the forecast, now is a great time to highlight how you can support pollinators this season!
🌼 Plant late-blooming species
Fall flowering plants such as Asters are an essential nectar source when most other flowers have finished blooming.
🍂 Leave the leaves
Those fallen leaves provide food, shelter, and insulation for many pollinators throughout the winter. That means less yard work for you!
🌿 Hold off on pruning perennials
Standing stems offer valuable nesting habitat. Leaving them in place or limiting how much you cut back helps create a safe winter refuge.

Check out the BUZZ around New England Aster ⬇️

--Facts and video by our local Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist Ashlin Deboer--

10/06/2026

Been wondering about what climate resiliency looks like on your farm?
Cohorts are available statewide- including an opportunity right here in Madison! Learn more below and register to secure your spot today!

❖ Southwest: Madison • November 16–17 | z.umn.edu/cohort-SW

Join a two-day Climate Resilience Cohort for farmers this fall!

Connect with fellow farmers in your region and develop an adaptive whole-farm management strategy that builds on your experience and expertise during a two-day cohort hosted by University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership, University of Minnesota Extension, Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, and Land Stewardship Project.

Space is limited. Register for free by Oct. 22 and we'll follow up to confirm your spot.
❖ Northeast: Cloquet • November 9–10 | z.umn.edu/cohort-NE
❖ Southeast: Chatfield • November 11–12 | z.umn.edu/cohort-SE
❖ Northwest: Crookston • November 18–19 | z.umn.edu/cohort-NW
❖ Southwest: Madison • November 16–17 | z.umn.edu/cohort-SW
❖ Central: Hackensack • December 1–2 | z.umn.edu/cohort-C

10/02/2026

The LqP SWCD will not hold a board Meeting in October. The next board meeting will be held November 12th at 10am.

09/14/2026

*Notice*
The September LqP SWCD Board meeting will be held on 9/17/2026 at 3 pm at the NEW Tree shop located at 421 8th Ave.

09/11/2026

It's time for our Fall Native Plant Sale! WOHOOO- check out the resources at our county fair booth, or go to our website to order now!

Fall is a great time to plant native plants- they'll get a little head start while temperatures are cooling down and be ready to go in the spring when everything is waking up. Pick your favorites and get planting!

Order online and browse by category.

09/02/2026

Join us as we host this event at the 2026 Lac qui Parle County Fair!

08/07/2026

Back for its' second year- "Set Foot on a Farm, Discover Agriculture in Action" is ready to roll around the county on August 22nd.

This years tour includes farms visits to learn more about small grains and local milling operations, cover crops, cattle and feed and a honeyberry orchard.
Lunch, networking and FUN will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Claim your free spot on the bus here:

Participants are required to wear farm appropriate attire. Footwear previously worn in other barns is not allowed, or must be cleaned, disinfected and…

08/06/2026

MDAs Soil Health Financial Assistance program is now accepting applications through August 31st.

• One of the first and only programs to reimburse for equipment including, but not limited to, no till drills, air seeders, agricultural drones for cover crop seeding, and more.
• Covers purchase of new equipment, used equipment, and parts to retrofit existing equipment.
• Awards range from $500-$45,000 (up to 50% cost share).
• Individual producers, producer groups, and local government units are eligible to apply.
• This is a reimbursement grant.

register to learn more on the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sp-D_puGSlWMaxxoJMpQiQ #/registration

08/03/2026

Last chance to Register for Starry Trek! Come on down to the Lac qui Parle State Park warming shelter this Saturday from 8:30am - 1:30pm to participate in some lake monitoring! Lunch is provided!
Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom and choose "WATSON" as your training site.
Hope to see you there!

Link to register:

Join us at locations across Minnesota for a day of searching for starry stonewort, mystery snails, and other aquatic invasive species!

Address

122 8th Avenue S
Madison, MN
56256

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+13205987321

Website

http://www.lacquiparleswcd.org/

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