Soil&Water Conserv

Pasture Walk Cover Crop Field Day

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Date:  August 25, 2010

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pasture Walk Session

Guest Speaker – Jerry Perkins, Grazing Specialist for NRCS

Ø Rotational Grazing

Ø Rotational Grazing Hayfields and Pastures

Ø Fencing/Paddocks

Ø Heavy Use Areas

3:30 p... Read More...

Pathway Project- Protects from Erosion

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, May 13th, 2010

The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District received a “Building Healthy Communities Grant” from Home Depot for a terracing project along the Wabash River greenway path.  The project is designed to help prevent erosion of the soil and stabilize the sloped area... Read More...

SWCD encourages stewardship

By HFP Reporter on Monday, April 19th, 2010

Huntington, IN — The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District encourages you to think about your personal responsibility to be a good steward of natural resources during its annual Stewardship Week celebration. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 25 – May 2, 2010 as Stewardship Week, marking the 55th year of the national event... Read More...

Fish orders due April 26th

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Submitted by Cheryl Jarrett - The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District office is sponsoring a Fish Sale and orders are due by April 26th.  Fish available are Redear Sunfish, Bluegill, Hybrid Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnows, Northern Jumbo Bullfrog Tadpoles, Koi and Grass Carp... Read More...

Spring Tree sale - Reminder

By HFP Reporter on Sunday, April 4th, 2010

The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Tree Sale order deadline is April 7th.  Anyone wanting to order trees can pick up an order form at the District Office located at 2040 Riverfork Drive or call the office at 356-6816 ext. 3.

Kyle Lund, Chairman
Huntington County SWCD
2040 Riverfork Drive      
Huntington, IN  46750
(260) 356-6816 ext... Read More...

Rain barrels and accessories

By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District office is sponsoring a sale on rain barrels and accessories.  The barrels are available in four colors, black, blue, terra-cotta and grey.  They are available in 60, 55, 50 and 30 gallon sizes and you can purchase accessories to connect the barrels to your downspout or purchase an Automatic Rain Water Diverter... Read More...