Moniteau County Soil & Water Conservation District

03/03/2022

The Moniteau County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a full time District Technician who will serve Cooper, Howard & Moniteau Counties. One would be required to work outdoors as well as in the office. Computer skills, good public relations skills, mathematical skills and mechanical skills are required for this position. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. College is beneficial but not required. Starting salary based on experience, with room for advancement. Benefits available: health ins., retirement, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Must have a valid driver’s license, dependable vehicle and pass a background check. Applications and position descriptions are available at the SWCD Office in the USDA Service Center, 410 W. Buchanan St., California, MO 65018, by phone at 573-796-2010, ext. 3 EOE

01/11/2022

This position is responsible for assisting Moniteau County landowners and cooperators in implementing agriculture practices. The individual must be motivated and organized with excellent customer service, communication, and strong computer skills. Work involves engaging landowners and cooperators in providing technical assistance in the area of soil and water conservation. The position requires the employee to have the ability to be trained and certified to design and technically sign cost share claims for certain conservation practices based on NRCS design standards and specifications once proper certification is completed. Work is performed under the supervision of the District Conservationist and the Board of Supervisors.

07/28/2021

This position is responsible for assisting Moniteau, Howard and Cooper Counties landowners and cooperators in implementing agriculture practices. The individual must be motivated and organized with excellent customer service, communication, and strong computer skills. Work involves engaging landowners and cooperators in providing technical assistance in the area of soil and water conservation. The position requires the employee to have the ability to be trained and certified to design and technically sign cost share claims for certain conservation practices based on NRCS design standards and specifications once proper certification is completed. Work is performed under the supervision of the District Conservationist and the Board of Supervisors.

04/16/2021

For all my grazing management producers out there this is a great opportunity to continue your education! If you have any questions feel free to call the number listed on the bottom of the flyer. Happy Grazing!

10/27/2020

🌱☀️ATTENTION MONITEAU CO🌱☀️
SEE LINK BELOW
This is a new documentary that came out in Sept. 2020. I realize you may not agree with all aspects of this short film, however don't write off sitting down and watching this with your family or farming friends. I think it is a great REALITY CHECK (in our fast paced world we live in) of how what we do as agriculturalists affects our natural resources (or what is still left of them). You can watch this soil health documentary on Netflix it is called "Kiss The Ground" Netflix offers a free trial period you can start it watch and then cancel the trial period.
**Bring an open mind, and a bag of popcorn 🙂

The must-see trailer for Kiss the Ground. Watch it and discover a simple solution for climate change. The full-length film is now streaming on Netflix! Take ...

07/06/2020

🌽 🌾 COVER CROP SIGN UP 🌽 🌾
We will be holding cover crop sign ups for the month of July.
-sign ups are first come first serve
-producers will be serviced in order until funds for this program have been depleted
-our office door is still closed however if you show up at the office and call we will be happy to help you get paperwork filled out and submitted
-1-2 species incentive is $30/acre
-3 or more species is $40/acre
-please call 573-796-4691 ext 3 for more information!

We thank you and look forward to serving you!

05/29/2020

COVID UPDATE-We would also like to let you know that currently our door is closed to customers, however, we do have staff in the office so feel free to call us @ 573-796-4691 ext 3 with any questions or needs you may have. We hope everyone stays safe during this time. We look forward to opening our doors and getting to see you all face to face soon! (with some extra distance included) 😊

01/31/2020

🐄 🔥 LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS🔥 🐑 Looking to learn more about how to make your pastures work harder for you?? Want to make it through the summer pasture slump, or cut down on hay feeding in the winter? See the link below for GRAZING SCHOOLS 2020! There will be an update coming Mid-March. 😎👍🏻 SHARE if you please. https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=67b3e1ac-3bf2851b-67b12d66-002590f4ce32-3a2332244212ba4b&q=1&e=57d2865a-2df5-4a68-a9a1-cc45e7badafd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmofgc.org%2Fgrazing-schools%2F

01/23/2020

COMING SOON! 10 ft John Deere No-Till Drill. We will have a BRAND NEW no till drill on our lot for rent Mid March! We've worked hard to get this done! If you'd like do us a favor and SHARE the big news!

01/23/2020

Ask us about our rental equipment!