Pond Workshop: Saturday, October 8
Stanly SWCD, along with Union County, Brown Creek and Montgomery SWCDs, will be hosting a pond management workshop on October 8th at Darrell Almond Community Park in Norwood.
Southern Pond Management will give a seminar on pond health, fish stocking, and species recommendations along with weed and algae control methods.
No registration fee and breakfast will be provided!
Please RSVP at 704-233-1621 ext.3 if you wish to attend.
The Stanly SWCD Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, October 19 at 8:00am 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 8:00am, unless otherwise noted.
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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 2022 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.
