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About Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District

"Conserving Montgomery's soil and water resources through conservation management practices."

Tennessee announces Conservation Stewardship Program 30-day deadline extension

Natural Resource Conservation Service – Tennessee has announced an extension to the 2023 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Classic and Inflation Reduction Act application deadline. Tennessee agricultural producers who wish to be considered for the current fiscal year funding should apply … Continue reading

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2023 HINTON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS SELECTED

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 David E. Hinton Scholarship recipients, Haley Foster and Hagen Albright! Haley is a sophomore majoring as a veterinarian technician and Hagen will begin his college journey as a ag-business major! The Montgomery County Soil & Water … Continue reading

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INFORMATIVE TIMELY TIPS FOR GRAZING

Summer Mowing, Controling Flies, and Pasture Condition Scoring BY GREG BRANN “…The common question is, “Should I mow, and if so, how high?” Of course, it depends; mowing costs around $25/ac, so we need to be sure the cost can … Continue reading

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APSU AG MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP – DDL JUNE 1!

JUST A REMINDER – The application deadline for the David E. Hinton Conservation District Scholarship is two weeks from today – JUNE 1, 2023!  The applicant must (1) be enrolled and/or attending Austin Peay State University and; (2) seeking completion … Continue reading

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USDA opens full-time, entry-level soil conservationist positions across U.S. as part of broader effort to implement the Inflation Reduction Act

“…NRCS soil conservationists offer conservation planning and technical help to agricultural producers, helping them implement practices that sequester carbon, mitigate against climate change and conserve other natural resources. This assistance helps producers who apply and are funded for the Environmental … Continue reading

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