The Stanly SWCD Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. at the Agri-Civic Center.
Stanly SWCD Board meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held at the Agri-Civic Center on the second Wednesday of the month at 8:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
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Summer Opportunity for High School Students
Resource Conservation Workshop: June 25 – 30, 2023
The Resource Conservation Workshop is a weeklong workshop and involves study and hands on participation in a wide range of conservation topics. Students are housed at NC State University campus dormitories under the guidance of live-in counselors. In order to achieve success, students should come prepared to meet the primary objective of the workshop — learning about natural resources and their management in today’s global environment. Awards and scholarships can be won and are presented to students under several awards programs.
Stanly SWCD is proud to offer full scholarships for up to two students to attend the workshop in Raleigh at no cost to the student. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply.
More information can be found here: http://www.ncagr.gov/SWC/educational/RCW-For_Students.html
Please email completed applications to [email protected] by Monday, May 29.
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Voluntary Agriculture District Program
Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance requires re-application of former participants. The new ordinance provides an additional option for participation in an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District. All current VAD members will need to re-apply to comply with the new ordinance. Please contact the Soil & Water office for more details. View the new ordinance here…
Stanly SWCD Now Taking Applications for Ag Cost Share.
Landowners can now apply for FY 2023 Ag Cost Share funds. Learn more here Ag Cost Share Programs
No-till Drill Available For Rent
The practice of turning the soil before planting a new crop leads to soil erosion and farmland degradation. No-till planting reduces erosion and promotes soil health. Stanly SWCD’s Truax 88 No-Till-Drill is designed with three seed boxes that allow for planting regular grass seed, fluffy seeds and clovers. It’s perfect for seeding and reseeding fields and pastures. The District rents the drill for $15 per acre in Stanly County and $20 per acre for out of county use. There is a $50 minimum charge. Call the SWCD office at 704-986-3059 for more information.
