Iredell Soil & Water Conservation District

Would you look at that bad boy! Microgreens for the win!

Last week at our HealthFest ‘24, Miss Anna Edwards with Iredell Soil & Water Conservation District had a station where the kiddos could plant micro greens to eat. Today we received this photo from Easton (with the help of his grandma 😊) showing us his radish micro greens! How fun to see your seeds grow so that you can enjoy them! Thank you, Anna and Iredell Soil & Water Conservation District for sharing your knowledge and this great activity with our children! 💙Ⓜ️

This past week, South Iredell High School's Cane Toads competed in the oh-so-wonderful NC Envirothon on Friday & Saturday, April 26th-27th at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC. The NC Envirothon competition is designed to test the knowledge and skills of students who have a strong interest in environmental sciences, and of course, natural resource conservation.

To qualify for the state competition, SIHS's Cane Toads first competed in the Southern Piedmont Envirothon where they placed fourth overall. The top seven teams advance to the state level.

Congratulations to their advisor, Lenae Scafidi, and her incredible team, the Cane Toads from South Iredell High School! WOOOOOO!

*P.S. Look at those huge, beautiful smiles! Don't you want to be as happy as them while learning about natural resources? Sure you do! Call ISWCD for more information about NC Envirothon today!*

Come and see our fun building staff and get some candy! Happy Halloween!

Halloween is getting closer! Be sure to join us at the Iredell County Agriculture Center for Iredell County 4-H Trick Or Treating!

We will be joined by the Dairy Alliance, Iredell Soil & Water, Farm Service Agency, Iredell County Fire Marshal's Office, and the Iredell County Master Gardeners!

We are excited to see all of your Ghost & Goblins!🎃👻

**JOB POSTING**
Vacancy Announcement

District Cost Share Soil Conservationist

Job Description: Individual will be involved with writing plans, implementing, inspecting and record keeping for the North Carolina Agricultural Cost Share Program. This individual will also write and implement other types of conservation plans and waste utilization plans, as well as present informational presentations to civic and school groups as needed. Occasionally, the duties of the job will require occasional work in extreme temperatures and inclement weather and will periodically be physically demanding.
Minimum Education and Experience: A minimum associate degree in soil conservation or other natural resource related fields. Agricultural background is preferred but not required. Outside work is required, with survey, engineering and other technical skills needed.

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Applicant will need a computer, office machine skills. Must be able to work with public in all types of situations.

Salary will be commensurate on experience, if chosen applicant will be required to submit to fingerprinting, background and credit check.

Please send resumes only to:

Jonathan Creason
Iredell Soil & Water Conservation District
444 Bristol Dr.
Statesville, NC 28677
704-873-6761 ext. 3
[email protected]

**Job will be open until filled.**

**JOB POSTING**

Vacancy Announcement

District Cost- Share Soil Conservationist

Job Description: Individual will be involved with writing plans, implementing, inspecting and record keeping for the North Carolina Agricultural Cost Share Program. This individual will also write and implement other types of conservation plans and waste utilization plans, as well as present informational presentations to civic and school groups as needed. Occasionally, the duties of the job will require occasional work in extreme temperatures and inclement weather and will periodically be physically demanding.

Minimum Education and Experience: A minimum associate degree in soil conservation or other natural resource related fields. Agricultural background is preferred but not required. Outside work is required, with survey, engineering and other technical skills needed.

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Applicant will need a computer, office machine skills. Must be able to work with public in all types of situations.

Salary will be commensurate on experience, if chosen applicant will be required to submit to fingerprinting, background and credit check. Please send resumes only to:



Jonathan Creason

Iredell Soil & Water Conservation District

444 Bristol Dr.

Statesville, NC 28677

704-873-6761 ext. 3

[email protected]



**Job will be open until filled.**

Do you know a high school student in Iredell County interested in learning more about conservation, natural resources, agriculture, and exploring the amazing campus of NC State University? The Resource Conservation Workshop would be an excellent opportunity for them! All of the information regarding frequently asked questions can be found in the photos below! Please feel free to message our page or use the contact information at the bottom of the second photo to ask any questions! This is an amazing opportunity and can lead to some excellent scholarship opportunities, potential professional connections, and allow students to explore the vast field of agriculture, natural resources, and conservation! 🌿🌾💧☀️🌱

Check out this awesome throwback article from Our State Magazine found by Rebekah Russell, one of our staff members!

This article highlights some of the dairy operations here in our very own Iredell County! Although this article is 8 years old, there are still many lines that stand true today!

Fun fact: One of Iredell Soil & Water Conservation District's very own supervisors, Dennis Leamon is quoted in this article!

“They’re just like people,” Leamon says. “Every one has its own personality.” 🐂

The Cows of Iredell County | Our State The number of farms in Iredell County has diminished now to about 45, but not our appreciation for these dairy queens — and the families who love them.

The purpose of the North Carolina Ag-Wrap Program is to identify opportunities to increase water use efficiency, availability and storage, implement best management practices (BMPs) to conserve and protect water resources, increase water use efficiency, & increase water storage and availability for agricultural purposes.

The North Carolina Agricultural Cost Share Program (ACSP) helps address nonpoint source pollution by providing technical and financial resources through a voluntary, incentive-based program designed to improve water quality through the installation of various best management practices (BMPs) on agricultural lands directly involved with agriculture production.

Follow the website below to view each program's eligibility and program requirements! If you would like to set up an appointment for one of these programs or would like more information, feel free to contact Rebekah Russell, our District Ag Cost Share Conservationist, using the information listed on the image below!

Division of Soil and Water Conservation Page: https://ncagr.gov/SWC/costshareprograms/index.html

Good afternoon, everyone! Thank you all for finding and supporting our new page.

With our first post, we'd like to congratulate and put ALL of the spotlight on Grayhouse Farms, Inc. of our very own Stony Point here in Iredell County. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has named Grayhouse Farms, Inc. as one of it's 2022 Sustainability Award winners. One of only seven winners, Grayhouse Farms Inc. earned this award fair and square over the course of several years with more hard work and dedication that can be recognized. No one knows the true work to go into something like this unless you're the person(s) behind the scene making it look easy to those who are watching from the sidelines. To all of Grayhouse Farms, Inc. family, employees, friends, and others that have made this happen, you are so appreciated and seen for what you do, not only for our community of Iredell, but our state of North Carolina and Mother Earth as a whole!

Please take the time to watch this short, but wonderful video capturing just a little of what Grayhouse Farms, Inc. does for us.

Grayhouse Farms: a Dairy Build for Sustainability