![Cole Anderson is the new Northeast Iowa Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Farm Bill Biologist. Cole will primarily be working in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek counties with the goals […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cole-640x250.png "New Pheasants Forever Biologist")
![In order to apply for the Allamakee SWCD scholarship, type in the information in the fillable application form below or print the application and legibly handwrite the information in pen. Once completed, please e-mail […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scholarship-640x250.png "Scholarship application due February 28")
![There are a lot of unwanted shrubs, trees, and weeds that grow up on properties. It can be difficult to stay ahead of them, especially on ground that you may […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/weeds-640x250.png "Management of Weeds and Unwanted Trees and Shrubs")
![In early 2020, the Allamakee County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $235,907.00, for a three-year project, that involves interseeding cover crops into V4-V7 Corn. The funding for this […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Interseeding-195x110.png "Interseeding Cover Crops")
![The Allamakee SWCD has revised its state cost share policy. Applications can be accepted at any time. Landowners interested in installing a conservation practice may contact the SWCD office to […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_3217-195x110.jpg "Allamakee SWCD Revised State Cost-share Policy")
![The Allamakee SWCD Commissioners have revised their current policy regarding sodbusts. According to the board, “In response to an increase in the number of requests to turn very steep and […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Pasture_by_Carl_Wycoff-195x110.jpg "Revised Sodbust Policy")
![The Allamakee SWCD was recently awarded a 3-year grant from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to implement and promote adding a perennial grain, known as Kernza, […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0316-195x110.jpg "What is Kernza?")
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![CRP fields undergo status reviews at least 2 times during the contract length. NRCS typically conducts these reviews in year 4 and year 9. The year 4 check is to […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CRP_photos-36x36.png "CRP status reviews")
CRP status reviews
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![Cole Anderson is the new Northeast Iowa Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Farm Bill Biologist. Cole will primarily be working in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek counties with the goals […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cole-36x36.png "New Pheasants Forever Biologist")
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![In order to apply for the Allamakee SWCD scholarship, type in the information in the fillable application form below or print the application and legibly handwrite the information in pen. Once completed, please e-mail […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scholarship-36x36.png "Scholarship application due February 28")
Scholarship application due February 28
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![There are a lot of unwanted shrubs, trees, and weeds that grow up on properties. It can be difficult to stay ahead of them, especially on ground that you may […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/weeds-36x36.png "Management of Weeds and Unwanted Trees and Shrubs")
Management of Weeds and Unwanted Trees and Shrubs
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CRP status reviews
CRP fields undergo status reviews at least 2 times during the contract length. NRCS typically conducts these reviews in year 4 and year 9. The year 4 check is to […]
Featured Stories
Interseeding Cover Crops
In early 2020, the Allamakee County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $235,907.00, for a three-year project, that involves interseeding cover crops into V4-V7 Corn. The funding for this […]
Allamakee SWCD Revised State Cost-share Policy
The Allamakee SWCD has revised its state cost share policy. Applications can be accepted at any time. Landowners interested in installing a conservation practice may contact the SWCD office to […]
Revised Sodbust Policy
The Allamakee SWCD Commissioners have revised their current policy regarding sodbusts. According to the board, “In response to an increase in the number of requests to turn very steep and […]
District Projects
What is Kernza?
The Allamakee SWCD was recently awarded a 3-year grant from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to implement and promote adding a perennial grain, known as Kernza, […]
Cover Crops and Manure
Learn more about how cover crops and manure may work together for your conservation goals.
Small Grain Production
Small grain production is slowly growing in Iowa. The Allamakee SWCD would like to help producers develop the knowledge and infrastructure to produce a marketable product.
Media & Publications
Soil Health Resources
Check back to see what has been added about cover crops, increasing organic matter, and other aspects of soil health