Lincoln County Soil & Water Conservation District

Election time. Feb 1-20. Anytime on the website. At the office. OR AT THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION/WORKSHOP FEB 7TH! (See previous post)🎉

Come celebrate with us!

Lincoln County SWCD is seeking nominations for Areas 2 and 4 Board Members (Southwest and Northeast).
Areas 2 & 4. Nomination period Nov 3-Dec 2, 2025

The qualifications required to be a supervisor are:

1. Being a land representative from the district. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located, 10 CSR 70-4.010(1)(I)

2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term.

3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture”.

4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date. Section 278.110, RSMo.

5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date and be willing to serve the full term they are elected for.

6. Provide a valid mailing address to the program office and notify the program of any change of address during their term.

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WE HAVE SOME SPOTS STILL OPEN AND HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE UNTIL AUG 26TH! BUT DON'T WAIT! REGISTER NOW! Once it is full, there will not be any more seats on the wagon!

These are the last few days to sign up for Grazing School in Warrenton next week (Aug 20-22). If you are interested in a Grazing System through State Cost Share, you are required to attend a grazing school. It will also help you rank higher in the federal program too. Or maybe you just want to learn more about how cost effective a grazing system is (less fertilizer, less hay, less waste, etc). Contact Polly at the Warren County SWCD office - 636-456-3434, ext.3.

Hello ladies! The NORTHEAST Committee is hosting the 30th Annual Missouri Women in Agriculture Conference in Macon MO on Sept 15-17th. While the theme is "Rooted in Tradition" with homesteading ideas, there will be plenty of other exciting events going on, speakers, demonstrations, tours, vendors and so much more! Spots are still available Come learn a thing or two and meet a new friend. Send your registration in soon!! Reach out to Katie at [email protected] or call 636-528-4877 ext.3 if you have any questions.

Pike County Farm Service Agency is in search of a County Executive Director. Please see flyer for details.

Is your private pesticide applicator's license close to expiring? Have you thought about getting your private pesticide applicator's license for your operation? Now is the time to sign up for this free training. Please see the flyer for details. This training will be held in Montgomery City.

Is your private pesticide applicator's license close to expiring? Have you thought about getting your private pesticide applicator's license for your operation? Now is the time to sign up for this free training. Please see the flyer for details. This training is being held in Hawk Point.

WE ARE HIRING! Stop by our office or email [email protected] today for an application

Thank you to everyone who helped put on Lincoln County's Grazing school here in August! We appreciate all our partner staff from MDC, NRCS, and MU Extension who were able to give presentations, and help with the field visits. Thank you also to Weinrich Farms of Hawk Point and Cope Farms of Truxton for letting us tour your property! We had great attendance at our grazing school and are looking forward to hosting next year.
If you are interested in a grazing school, there is still opportunities across MO this year. Please go to https://www.missourifgc.org/ to find the full list.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office 636-528-4877 ext 3