Audrain County Soil & Water Conservation District

03/31/2026

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Audrain County Soil & Water Conservation District

03/30/2026

Hiring: District Technician

A position has become available for a District Technician at the Audrain County Soil & Water Conservation District. The position will work in Audrain County at the Mexico, MO office. Work will focus on delivering conservation technical assistance and cost-share to landowners and producers in the area. This is an entry level position (40 hours per week) with potential for advancement.

Duties:
Duties may include survey, design of conservation practices, conservation planning, contract and technical assistance, field work, routine office activities, communication with landowners and operators, outreach assistance, maintaining accurate records and reports, assisting NRCS personnel with USDA conservation programs, attending regular board meetings and training events, operating a motor vehicle to carry out regular duties, and any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Applicants must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs over uneven terrain, have the capacity to work outdoors regardless of weather conditions, have a good working knowledge of computers and basic office software, be able to pass a background check, and possess a valid Missouri Real ID driver's license.

Ag-related experience is preferred, but not required.

Full time position with Health, Dental and Vision Insurance and Retirement benefits as well as annual & sick leave.

Contact Stacey Caldwell at our office located at 4619 S Clark, Mexico for an application.

02/02/2026

It’s February!!!

Cost share sign up and Ekection for our Board of Supervisors starts today!

01/28/2026

Here's some reminders for February coming up!

12/01/2025

We are closing early due to weather conditions! Be safe out there!

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is our deadline for nominations! Get your nominations in today!

11/24/2025

Time is running out! If you are in Vandalia or Mexico area and would like to run for our board of supervisors, please stop by our office and fill out a nomination form!! They are due by Dec 2nd! See details below to see if you’re eligible!

11/10/2025

The Audrain County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. The election will take place February 1st through 20th of 2026. Anyone that meets the qualifications listed below and that owns a farm in Territory (2) Salt River/South Fork Township or Territory (4) Cuivre Township, may be considered as a candidate in the election. You may submit your name for participation in the election by completing a self-nomination form and emailing it to [email protected] November 3rd through December 2nd. The self-nomination form is available online at http://mosoilandwater.land/audrain or email Stacey to request a form.
The qualifications required to be a supervisor are:
1. Being a land representative from the district (10 CSR 70-4.010 (1)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.
2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term.
3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, “a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture.”
4. Being a current resident and tax paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date.
5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date.
6. Provide a valid mailing address to the program office and notify the program of any changes of address during their term.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility or the election process, please contact Stacey by email at [email protected]

10/29/2025

Dairy and/or Beef Producers: This is for you!

Missouri Department of Agriculture is advertising a grant program that may interest Beef or Dairy producers.

Check it out in this link.

Missouri Department of Agriculture. Forms and Licensing. Programs and Publications. Rules and Regulations. The Department of Agriculture's mission is to serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and consumers of Missouri's food, fuel, and fiber products.

10/29/2025

Just a Reminder!

We are still out of the office due to government shutdown. If you need immediate assistance, you are welcome to email Stacey at [email protected] and she will pass along to any of the SWCD employees.

You are welcome to call the office and leave a voicemail. We will return calls when we return to the office.

We are not able to do any stake outs and contracts for terraces and waterways at this time. This is due to our equipment and design programs are owned by NRCS. Therefore, we cannot use their equipment during this time.

If you need on the stake out list for terraces and waterways, please email Stacey or call the office and leave a voicemail. We will put them on the list by the date received and we will pick up where we left off.

Thank you for understanding our situation.

10/02/2025

Due to the Government Shutdown the Audrain County SWCD will not be in the office. If you are needing to get on stake out list or have cost-share questions you can email Stacey. You can also call the office and leave a voicemail. We will check it upon returning to the office.

(573)581-5927 Ext 3.
[email protected]

Thanks

04/15/2025

Apply on Indeed if interested in Technician position or stop by our office.

Audrain County Soil & Water Conservation District