Dillon Soil and Water Conservation District

12/05/2025

Not sure of how to manage your soil report ? You're not alone! This article is your plain-language guide to interpreting complex data points like CEC, pH, and nutrient availability. Key insight: Correct interpretation is the foundation for effective fertilizer and amendment strategies that boost crop performance. Unlock the secrets: https://ow.ly/OGIY50XAclK

09/22/2025

08/26/2025

Deadline for applications is Oct 3rd.

07/22/2025

07/22/2025

The South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts is pleased to announce the launch of the Feral Swine Exclusion Fence Funding Program, made possible through the NACD Feral Swine Exclusion Fencing Grant. This is a cost sharing program that supports SC landowners in installing fencing to protect against feral hog damage. Priority outreach areas include Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Hampton, Orangeburg, Ridgeland and Walterboro. The program; however, is open to landowners statewide. Please contact me for instructions on how to apply. 843-774-5122 ext 3 Christa Brown.

07/12/2025

State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency Visits Local Farms

On July 10, 2025, Cody Simpson visited several local farms in Dillon County, including Bruce Price and Sons Farm. Recently, W.R. “Cody” Simpson III was appointed by the Trump Administration as the new State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in South Carolina.

Bruce Price founded the farm in 1961, and it is currently operated by his sons, Sonny and Tony Price. The farm is recognized for its commitment to innovative and sustainable agricultural practices, including no-till farming and the use of cover crops to enhance soil health.
Pictured from left to right is Sonny Price, Cody Simpson, future farmer Noah Lynch, and Tony Price.

05/23/2025

Join for a hands on morning or afternoon session surrounded by herbs, blooms and beauty. You’ll learn practical ways to use everyday herbs, craft a mini bouquet using fresh and dried flowers, and blend custom herbal tea bags to take home. Enjoy endless lavender lemonade, take in the peacful farm views, and browse curated selections of handmade products and local artisan goods.

05/06/2025

👨‍🌾📣Meet Sonny Price.

💡 For over a decade, Sonny has bucked conventional agriculture trends...

And the results speak for themselves.

From cutting down input costs to improving soil health, Sonny’s farm in South Carolina is thriving with fewer chemicals and a deeper connection to the land (+ 2.8 million in savings). 🌾

💪 His story is one of resilience, learning, and transformation.

👨‍🌾 Learn how Sonny’s farm became a living example of regenerative practices and why it’s a model for the future of farming.

🔗 Go here: soilhealthlabs.com/post/sonnys-journey-in-regenerative-practices

04/25/2025

✅ $2.8 million in input cost savings...
✅ Maintaining (and in some cases) increasing crop yields...
✅ Improving organic matter #'s & farm resilience...

The Bruce Price & Sons case study challenges the perception that regenerative agriculture is impractical for large-scale farms.

👉Learn more: soilhealthlabs.com/projects/cotton-country-conservation

06/20/2024

HTTPS://www.usajobs.gov/job/796333200

HTTPS://www.usajobs.gov/job/795900600

Two job openings for NRCS in the Dillon Field Office.

This position is located within a USDA Natural Resources Conservation state, area, or field office within a designated state. This position provides assistance to the Soil and Water Conservation District assigned to the field office within the assigned Natural Resources area; and to work wi...