Cover Crop Field Day 2019
On March 26th at 5pm, we hosted our 3rd annual Cover Crop Field Day. The wind was cold, but the sun stuck around as 70 local farmers and community members gathered on the farm of Dan and Keith Schmidt to learn more about the benefits and management of cover crops. Several vendors and speakers presented valuable information about the effects of cover crops on soil, seed purity, and best management practices. George Derringer with NRCS led attendees outside to a demonstration soil pit to examine and explain the effects of the cover crop in relation to soil. He also performed a slake test, which measures the stability of the soil, with several types of soils. Dan Clinker with Monty's Plant Food provided a seed demonstration, and Kevin Toschlog with Fennig Equipment displayed and explained a cover crop interseeder. Thank you to the vendors and speakers that made our event possible:
- George Derringer, NRCS Soil Scientist
- Beck's Hyrbids
- Monty's Plant Food
- Brubaker Grain & Chemical
- Walnut Creek Seeds
- Center Seeds
- Fennig Equipment
- Peak Agronomy
- Trump Aviation
Conservation Day Camp 2019
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Wanted: Conservation Day Camp Counselors! |
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We are just a couple of months away from summer break 2019! Time had flown by and that can only mean one thing,,, Conservation Day Camp is back! Our 4th annual day camp for Preble County's 2nd through 5th grade students will be extended to 5 days this year, starting June 17th through June 21st. Camp hours run from 9am to 2:30 every day. Come experience outdoor fun and exploration, while learning about our environment and how to conserve it! Activities include canoeing, arts and crafts, nature hikes, and so much more. Conservation Day Camp is designed to teach kids about soil, water, outdoor survival, wildlife, and team building with an interactive, hands-on approach! Registration brochures are available here or in the office. For more details and information, please call our office at 937-456-5159 or email Kate at katesills@prebleswcd.org. We are excited to see you all there!
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Interested in volunteering as a day camp counselor this summer? We know just the camp! Come join us June 17th through June 21st from 9am to 3pm, as we host our 4th annual Conservation Day Camp here in Preble County! We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, and responsible young adults looking to gain experience in leadership, outdoor knowledge, and education. Enjoy a beautiful week exploring the outdoors as you lead our 2nd through 5th grade students through several learning activities and Conservation Day Camp traditions! As a day camp counselor, you will also be eligible to receive a recommendation for job and college applications, as well as volunteer hours for various organizations. To apply, click here to download a copy of the Day Camp Counselor Application and return it to the Preble SWCD office by April 15th. You may also email the completed application to katesills@prebleswcd.org. For more information or questions, please call our office at 937-456-5159! Don't miss the coolest volunteer opportunity of the year!
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Attention College Students!
Attending an accredited college and enrolled in a 2 or 4 year degree program in the field of agriculture? We have a scholarship opportunity for you! Click here for guidelines and a copy of the application. Applications must be turned in on April 5th to be considered.
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Preble SWCD
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May Board Meeting
Please note, the date for our May, 2019 Board of Supervisors Meeting has changed. It will be held on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 a.m. at the office.
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