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  • Meet Kaitlyn (Kate) Thornton

    It has been some time since her start date and many of you have already met her, but please welcome Kate Thornton to Lincoln County SWCD as the new Technician.  Replacing Jerry Weinrich was going to be a difficult fill, but thanks to some overlapping time, Jerry was able to start training Kate on many aspects of her job.  The district was also fortunate due to the fact that she interned here a few years ago (2016 & 2018) so she was already ahead of the game.  Since then, she has proven to be a real go-getter when it comes to training and learning everything she needs to do her job efficiently. Kate is from Troy.  She graduated from Northeast Missouri State University with a Bachelors in Agricultural Education.  She did teach one year in Winfield before joining the team here.  Welcome Kate!
    Meet Kaitlyn (Kate) Thornton

  • 2023 MO Women In Ag Conference

    Upcoming 2023 MO Women In Ag Conference to be held in Sedalia on September 18-20th!  The committee has been working very hard to provide a very different but rewarding/informative event for you to attend.  Fill out the registration and get turned in ASAP.  Limited spots.
    2023 MO Women In Ag Conference
  • Jerry Weinrich retires

  • Office closed to Public, Still doing busines

    Due to COVID-19, the office will remain closed.  You may still purchase plat books, rent equipment and conduct business with anyone in the office.  We can meet with you outside by calling our office in advance.  Thank you for your patience.
    Office closed to Public, Still doing busines

  • Jerry Weinrich Celebrates 30 Years!

    Jerry Weinrich celebrated his 30th year with the Lincoln County Soil & Water Conservation District.  During his career with the district he has worked with landowners in many different ways to help get conservation on the land.  Over the years, he has worked with the youth in the area by way of the Poster Contest for 4th graders, outdoor classrooms with 4th-6th graders, classroom discussions and the Envirothon for high schoolers.  He currently is part of the DNR’s (Department of Natural Resources) “Plan for the Future” Committee where landowners, district employees, DNR, and District Board members develop innovative ways of making conservation a bigger part of our world. Pictured- Jerry Weinrich and Lincoln County Soil & Water Conservation District President Tom Bruns.  
    Jerry Weinrich Celebrates 30 Years!
    Jerry Weinrich Celebrates 30 years

  • 2018 Cooperator of the Year

    2018 Cooperator of the Year-Lincoln County The Lincoln County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Board awarded Mike and Rose Ann Sullivan the 2018 Cooperator of the Year Award due to the many conservation efforts they have performed on their properties over the years.  They received State Cost Share through the Lincoln County SWCD two years ago and Federal Cost Share this year for using Cover Crops.  Also this year they have received federal dollars to help design a Forest Management Plan through EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentive Program) and to assist with creating a Pollinator Plot and additional Tree Plantings through CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program). EQIP and CSP are both NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) programs. Pictured-Mike Sullivan, Rose Ann Sullivan and Lincoln County SWCD Treasurer Dale Zuroweste    
    2018 Cooperator of the Year
    2018 Cooperator of the Year

  • 2019 MO State WIA Conference

    This fall, the Northeast Area of the MO State Women in Agriculture will host the 2019 Missouri Women in Agriculture Conference in St. Charles at the Embassy Suites Hotel, September 16th-18th. The committee is anticipating 225 women from all over the state for the 25th annual conference. This year’s theme is “Blazing the Trail for 25 Years - Silver Rush”. Some of the agricultural treasures in the area that are vital to the agriculture economy of Northeast Missouri will be showcased. Monday activities will include an opening luncheon, informational workshops for all aspects of agricultural business, vendor/exhibitor booths, silent auction and an evening banquet with live entertainment. Tours of area agriculture will be Tuesday with a closing ceremony on Wednesday. Please contact Katie Owens with the Lincoln County Soil & Water Conservation District at 636-528-4877, ext 3 for any questions or assistance in registering for the conference. 
    2019 MO State WIA Conference
    2019 MO State WIA Conference

  • Grazing School

    RESCHEDULED GRAZING SCHOOL TO BE HELD IN PIKE COUNTY August 26th and 27th.      Are you interested in increasing the plant diversity and quality of your pasture, and possibly increasing the number of cows per acre that you can graze?  Rotational grazing could be the answer that you have been looking for! The Lincoln County SWCD and NRCS in cooperation with University of Missouri Extension are holding grazing school Monday and Tuesday, August 26th and 27th at St. Clements Hall, 14516 Highway J, Bowling Green, MO.  The cost of the two day school is $80 per person (guests are additional $20).  This fee covers the cost of a speaker and lunch both days. Other speakers and materials are provided through a NRCS grant.  Please register by Aug 16th. This event is sponsored by the NRCS, Lincoln County SWCD, and Missouri University Extension.  This school is limited to the first 25 paid participants and is an approved school for the DSP-3 cost share practice.   If you are interested in receiving more information contact the Lincoln County SWCD office at 636-528-4877 ext.3.   If you need an accommodation to participate in this activity or event, please contact Tammy Teeter at 573.564.3715 ext 3, or by e-mail at tammy.teeter@mo.usda.gov before Aug 12th. The USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Provider and Lender.
    Grazing School
    Grazing School
  • 2018 Missouri Drought Report
  • Trends and Yield Impacts of Cover Crops Across the U.S.
  • Cover Crops Build Soil Health
  • Cover Crops: A Bigger Picture
  • Video from Cover Crop Workshop