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![There will be a free soil health workshop held Thursday, February 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Monona Community Center in Monona, Iowa. The lineup of speakers […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Soil_heath_meeting-36x36.png "February 27 Soil Health Workshop")
February 27 Soil Health Workshop
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![Scholarship applications are currently available for high school seniors in Allamakee County who are planning on studying natural resources or agriculture at the collegiate level. In order to apply for the […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scholarship-36x36.png "Scholarship applications due Feb. 28")
Scholarship applications due Feb. 28
Posted on January 16, 2020 | No Comments -
![The Allamakee SWCD/NRCS/FSA offices moved to a new location on November 25, 2019. Our new office is located at 770 11th Ave SW in Waukon, just across from the Waukon […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/New_office-36x36.png "We’ve moved!")
We’ve moved!
Posted on December 12, 2019 | No Comments -
![There are many benefits to planting cover crops including reducing erosion, increasing organic matter, reducing compaction, improving nutrient cycling, and providing food for beneficial soil microorganisms. With short planting windows […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aarik_deering_drill2-36x36.jpg "Interseeding Cover Crops")
Interseeding Cover Crops
Posted on August 5, 2019 | No Comments -
![If you stop by the Waukon NRCS office, you’ll notice a few less people around. On July 31, 2019, Barb Hanson and Tom Duvel retired from the USDA-NRCS. Barb had […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/BarbTom_retired-36x36.png "Barb Hanson and Tom Duvel Retire")
Barb Hanson and Tom Duvel Retire
Posted on August 5, 2019 | No Comments -
![Earthworms are well-known, but we don’t often think about what they do for our soils. A large proportion of soil passes through the guts of earthworms. Earthworms eat microorganisms, but […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/worm_holes-36x36.png "Earthworm Channels")
Earthworm Channels
Posted on July 24, 2019 | No Comments
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Waukon, IA
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Media & Publications
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![A Wisconsin farmer is improving soil health and fertility on cropland he farms across the state border near Waukon, Iowa. He added winter wheat to his rotation, followed by a […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/diverse_cover_crop-115x115.png "Diverse Cover Crop Following Wheat Harvest")
Diverse Cover Crop Following Wheat Harvest
Posted on October 9, 2018 | No CommentsA Wisconsin farmer is improving soil health and fertility on cropland he farms across the state border near Waukon, Iowa. He added winter wheat to his rotation, followed by a […] -
![The Allamakee SWCD now has a small collection of books relating to the topic of soil health and how farming practice impact our soils and our world. See the descriptions […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lending_library-115x115.png "Borrow a Book From the New Lending Library")
Borrow a Book From the New Lending Library
Posted on September 24, 2018 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD now has a small collection of books relating to the topic of soil health and how farming practice impact our soils and our world. See the descriptions […] -
![Position Title: 780 HR – Conservation Technician Location: Waukon, IA Contact: Brianne Wild Allamakee SWCD 635 9th St. NW Waukon, IA 52172 (563)568-2246 ext. 3 Job Description: This position involves […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/terraces-115x115.png "We’re hiring a Conservation Technician!")
We’re hiring a Conservation Technician!
Posted on September 10, 2018 | No CommentsPosition Title: 780 HR – Conservation Technician Location: Waukon, IA Contact: Brianne Wild Allamakee SWCD 635 9th St. NW Waukon, IA 52172 (563)568-2246 ext. 3 Job Description: This position involves […] -
![Pictured left to right: Jim Gulliford, regional administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency; Bruce Trautman, Iowa DNR acting director; Karen, Scott, and Dylan Ness; Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds; Iowa Agriculture […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Scott_ness_Environmental_leader-115x115.png "Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award to the Scott Ness Family")
Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award to the Scott Ness Family
Posted on September 4, 2018 | No CommentsPictured left to right: Jim Gulliford, regional administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency; Bruce Trautman, Iowa DNR acting director; Karen, Scott, and Dylan Ness; Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds; Iowa Agriculture […] -
![Most people who have tried cover crops have likely started with cereal rye. It’s fairly easy to establish, is winter hardy, and has many benefits including scavenging nitrogen and having […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cover_crop_field_day2017-115x115.png "Cover Crops: What to plant?")
Cover Crops: What to plant?
Posted on August 8, 2018 | No CommentsMost people who have tried cover crops have likely started with cereal rye. It’s fairly easy to establish, is winter hardy, and has many benefits including scavenging nitrogen and having […] -
![When Waukon farmer Mark Stock forgot to turn half of his cover crop seeding drill back on last fall while starting a new row, he inadvertently began an experiment that […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cover_crop_strips_Stock-115x115.png "Cover Crop Seeding Mistake Leads to Great Learning Experience")
Cover Crop Seeding Mistake Leads to Great Learning Experience
Posted on June 26, 2018 | No CommentsWhen Waukon farmer Mark Stock forgot to turn half of his cover crop seeding drill back on last fall while starting a new row, he inadvertently began an experiment that […] -
![The Allamakee SWCD is hosting a photo contest with the theme of “Conservation Through the Seasons”. Who can participate: All Allamakee residents The contest deadline is June 22. What: Take […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016PhotoContest-1-115x115.png "Photo Contest Ends June 22")
Photo Contest Ends June 22
Posted on May 16, 2018 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD is hosting a photo contest with the theme of “Conservation Through the Seasons”. Who can participate: All Allamakee residents The contest deadline is June 22. What: Take […] -
![A cover crop field day was held Monday, April 9 at Weymiller Bottoms with Ross and Dave Weymiller. Snow prevented us from viewing the cover crops in the field, but […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Weymiller_cover_crop-115x115.png "Field Day Recap: Cover Crop and Manure")
Field Day Recap: Cover Crop and Manure
Posted on March 20, 2018 | No CommentsA cover crop field day was held Monday, April 9 at Weymiller Bottoms with Ross and Dave Weymiller. Snow prevented us from viewing the cover crops in the field, but […] -
![Several Allamakee farmers are being highlighted in NRCS’ Profiles in Soil Health publications. Ross Weymiller worked with the Allamakee SWCD to set up several different manure and cover crop trial […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/soil_health_profiles-115x115.png "Local Farmers Use Manure and Cover Crops to Improve Soil Health")
Local Farmers Use Manure and Cover Crops to Improve Soil Health
Posted on March 1, 2018 | No CommentsSeveral Allamakee farmers are being highlighted in NRCS’ Profiles in Soil Health publications. Ross Weymiller worked with the Allamakee SWCD to set up several different manure and cover crop trial […] -
RCPP – EQIP Project Information
Posted on November 27, 2017 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD was awarded a special RCPP-EQIP (Regional Conservation Partnership Program) project that started in September 2017. We anticipate having funds for 5 years. This project is focused on […]