Holt County Soil and Water Conservation District

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

Holt County SWCD will be holding elections for Area II and Area IV. The self-nomination period runs from November 3, 2025 to December 2, 2025. The voting period will be from February 1 to February 20, 2026.
If interested, visit our website at https://mosoilandwater.land/holt. More information is listed and a Self Nomination form is also available to download. Due to the federal government, all questions should be directed to District Manager Tracy Shewey at 660-5852-9172.

02/01/2024

🚨ATTENTION HOLT COUNTY LANDOWNERS🚨
We need your help in voting for our Area 1 and Area 3 Supervisor Election! Voting starts today, February 1 and goes through February 20, 2024. Stop by and see us and even grab a sweet treat! Each vote is much appreciated! We look forward to seeing you!

*** Voter Eligibility 1. Voting in SWCD supervisor elections is limited to one (1) vote per independent farm enterprise by a landowner or the landowner’s legal representative. A legal representative must have a power of attorney that specifically authorizes voting in SWCD supervisor elections. An eligible land representative of an SWCD, as defined in 10 CSR 70-4.010(1) (I), may vote in any SWCD supervisor election held within that particular SWCD. Only a land representative is eligible to cast a vote in SWCD supervisor elections. If challenged, eligibility to vote must be demonstrated by the land representative. 2. Each farm, as defined in 10 CSR 70-4.010 (1)(H), shall be entitled to representation in SWCD supervisor elections, and for the purposes of this rule, a land representative shall be deemed as owning one (1) farm and having one (1) vote, regardless of the number of farms owned or POA by such person. A farm is defined as land which has been assigned an United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) farm number or assessed as agricultural by the county assessor where agricultural activities are normally V-2 8/31/2023 performed and from which one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more of agriculture products are normally sold in a year. 3. If it is impossible for the farm owner to personally participate in voting, a power of attorney may be given to a taxpaying citizen of the county who may represent the owner and cast the vote. A person so authorized shall not be the legal land representative for more than one (1) farm owner. A copy of the power of attorney authorization must be attached to the ballot. ***

03/15/2023

Holt County Soil and Water Conservation District
118 W Davis St Mound City, MO 64470
Phone: 660-442-3173 Ext 3

The Holt County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for a part time District Specialist I - Technician position.
Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to technical and clerical tasks, survey and design, providing field assistance, implementing cost-share programs, recording case file updates and maintenance of district rental equipment.
General agriculture related knowledge, High School diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license are required. Qualifying applicants should have basic computer skills, knowledge of technical field equipment and be willing to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions. Some on job training is provided.
Starting wage is $15/ hour with promotion potential. Applicants will be subject to reference and background checks.
Applications may be picked up at the Holt County Soil & Water Conservation District office at 118 West Davis St., Mound City or email [email protected]. Contact Tracy at the office at 660-442-3134 Extension 101. Applications must be completed and returned, with a resume, no later than Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
The Holt County SWCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

03/15/2023

Holt County Soil and Water Conservation District
118 W Davis St Mound City, MO 64470
Phone: 660-442-3173 Ext 3

The Holt County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for a paid District Intern position.
Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to general clerical tasks, provide effective customer service, assist with State Cost-Share sign ups, work with other district employees to assist with office and field work, assist with surveying and designing of terraces and/or structures and complete all other duties that are assigned.
Minimum qualifications include: a valid driver’s license and applicants must be pursuing a higher education degree/certification within any major (college, university, technical school, etc.) Applicants must have the ability to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions and over rough and uneven terrain.
Note: The intern cannot be a high school senior transitioning into a higher education student or a student that has completed their college degree.
Starting wage is $12/ hour and may work up to 500 hours per fiscal year. The District will work around the class schedule of the selected candidate. Intern will work between 8:00AM and 4:30PM.
All applicants will be subject to reference and criminal background checks.
Applications may be picked up at the Holt County Soil & Water Conservation District office at 118 West Davis St., Mound City or email [email protected]. Contact Tracy at the office at 660-442-3134, Extension 101 for any other questions. Applications must be completed and returned, with a resume, no later than Tuesday, April, 11, 2023.
The Holt County SWCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

06/03/2019

05/13/2019

The Holt SWCD welcomed new board members Friday, May 10, 2019.
Mike Long, Mound City, represents Area 4 (Bigelow, Minton & Benton Townships) as a result of his 77 to 34 April 15th election win over incumbent, Bruce Biermann.
Bob Heck, Mound City, was appointed to fill the Area 1 seat (Lincoln, Liberty & Union Townships) recently vacated by his father, Wayne Heck, also of Mound City.
The Holt SWCD board typically meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am at the USDA Office, 118 W Davis St, Mound City (unless otherwise announced). These meetings are open to the public.

05/13/2019

The Holt County SWCD Board welcomed new board members Friday, May 10.
Mike Long, Mound City, will represent Area 4 (Bigelow, Minton & Benton Townships) after his 77 to 34 election win over Bruce Biermann in the April 15th election.
Bob Heck, Mound City, was appointed to represent Area 1 (Lincoln, Union and Liberty Townships). Bob fills the seat recently vacated by his father, Wayne Heck, also of Mound City.
The newly organized board consists of B.J. Bailey,-Chairman, Brad Kurtz-Co-Chair, Bob Heck-Treasurer, Mike Long-Member, and Wayne Flanary (Appointed)-Secretary.
The Holt SWCD Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am in the conference room at the USDA Office, Mound City. The meetings are open to the public.

05/09/2019

PLEASE NOTE: The SWCD Board Meeting Scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 7:30 am is again being rescheduled (date to be announced) due to board member scheduling conflicts.

As we approach a month since the Supervisor Election, we are hoping to meet Monday, May 13 to get the election certified and reorganize the board. We will post and update when the date is confirmed. Thank you!

05/02/2019

Holt SWCD Board Meeting
Friday, May 10, 2019 - 7:30 AM
USDA Service Center, Mound City

Open to the public

04/29/2019

Attention State Cost-Share Cover Crop Participants:
SWCD will prepare your payment after no-till planting of the production crop OR after May 25.
Contact our office now if you have already planted your production crop. 660-442-3173 Ext 111 (Jessica)
We will need your invoice(s) for seeding, application and soil testing (if required) of the cover crop, including the date seeded and a check number(s) used to pay the invoices.
Please contact us now if you have any questions:
660-442-3173 Ext 3 (Regina)