5 YR AG FARM LEASE AVAILABLE ON FT CAMPBELL

US Army Corps of Engineers has issued an Invitation For Bid for 9 tracts of land available to lease for agricultural purposes on Fort Campbell. There are a few standardized requirements for leasing land on Fort Campbell.

Leases are 5 years, with an option of an additional 5 years. No till farming practices, rotational row crops, and cover crops are required. Lessees will have required mowing, soil tests, and monthly pesticide reports. Lessees also need to remember that they are not compensated for crop or field damage. Troops have a responsibility to try to avoid unnecessary damage to leased fields.
FTC-IFB-DACA27-8-26-007 – FULL LEASE ANNOUCEMENT
Please contact Marty Wilson at 270-798-3656 or
Martin.Q.Wilson@usace.army.mil for site visit or more information.
OPENING OF SEALED BIDS: October 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CST
LOCATION OF BID OPENING: Building 6645, 101st Airborne Division Road Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223 Intersection of Lafayette Road and 101st Airborne Division Road, outside Gate 10
Bidders may also personally submit sealed bids to the bid opening officials no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time, on October 21, 2025. All bids will be opened publicly.

SEALED BIDS CAN BE MAILED TO:

US Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: Barry Tucker, P.O. Box 100, Fort Knox, KY 40121-0100

**mailed bids must be received by 21 OCTOBER**

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POND MANAGEMENT FIELD DAY

REGISTER HERE!

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NEW EQUIPMENT AVAILBLE TO MONTGOMERY PRODUCERS INCREASES SOIL HEALTH AND WATER QUALITY

IT’S HERE! 10′ No-till drill for planting without disturbing soil – this method is SO very beneficial to soil health, soil structure and optimum prevention of erosion!
AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL NOW! Contact our office or reserve here: https://montgomerysoilconservation.com/equipment/
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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE THIS WEEK!

SHARE – SHARE – SHARE for those pursuing a college degree in Agriculture or related fields!

The Montgomery SWCD is now accepting applications for the David E. Hinton 2025 Scholarship.
Agriculture/Natural Resources (or related major) students attending ANY accredited college and a Montgomery resident. DON’T MISS THE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE – JUNE 1ST!  PLEASE SHARE!

This annual scholarship was created in 2002 in memory of David E. Hinton.  Mr. Hinton was a founding board member of the Montgomery County Soil Conservation District in 1944.

The applicant must (1) be enrolled and/or attending an accredited college (2) a Montgomery resident and; (3) seeking completion of a bachelor degree program with a major in an agriculture related field (ex; Ag-Business, Ag- Science, Ag-Communications; Environmental Studies, Pre-Vet, Forestry or Wildlife Biology).

Applicants must complete and submit the following by JUNE 1ST:

  • Scholarship Application
  • minimum of two recommendation forms/letters
  • MOST CURRENT official transcript

The David E. Hinton Scholarship will award $500/semester ($1000 max per year) and is payable directly to the college with the student(s) name as recipient.

The Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will review all applications.

SCHOLARSHIP PACKET

Submit all applications to:  NancyL.Holt@usda.gov

Montgomery Co Soil & Water Conservation District, 25 Jefferson St, Suite 101, Clarksville.
The programs and services of the Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District are available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE 3/26 FOR WILDLIFE WORKSHOP

Interested in improving wildlife habitat, pollinators, or forest improvement practices on your land? Want to see a BEAUTIFUL piece of land with these highlights going and enjoy a great meal? Don’t miss the deadline WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 signup!

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