Saluda Soil & Water Conservation District

09/10/2026

Saluda County Cattlemen’s Association Meeting

“Working Together” — Outdoor Demonstrations

Join us on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Ruritan Building
📍 1274 Hollywood Road, Saluda, SC 29138

Enjoy a delicious meal provided by the Ruritans and sponsored by our demonstrators, followed by outdoor demonstrations from:

New Heydts Agridrone — Jordan Heydt
Carolina Agripower — Ryan Bishop
Great Plains Equipment — Emily McNerney

Please call the Saluda County Extension Office at (864) 803-1122 by Friday, September 18. Leave your name and number of attendees so we can plan accurately for the meal.

💵 $10 will be collected at the door to help offset the meal cost.

Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the meal so we can move outside for demonstrations as soon as possible!

09/09/2026

🏆 The Saluda Soil & Water Conservation District congratulates the winners of the 2026 Annual Photography Contest on their success! We are grateful for the participation of all individuals whose remarkable submissions exemplified the community's exceptional talent!

Due to a lack of entries in the 6th-8th grade category, Honorable Mention accolades were given to additional photographs from the Kindergarten-5th and 9th-12th grade groups, which will also appear in the annual photo calendar.

🏆 The winners of the contest are featured below:

09/07/2026

09/03/2026

Happy National Wilderness Day! ✨🌲

Today, let’s celebrate the wild places that remind us just how beautiful our world can be. From quiet forests and winding trails to towering mountains and peaceful rivers, wilderness gives us a chance to breathe, explore, and reconnect with nature. 🏕️🌿

Take a moment today to appreciate the wild around you—and remember that protecting these beautiful places means preserving them for generations to come. 💚

09/01/2026

Our Annual Photography Contest has officially ended. We are grateful for the incredible photos submitted by participants and appreciate the enthusiasm and creativity shared throughout the contest.

Judging for the contest will be conducted on Tuesday, September 8. After the judging is complete, all winning entries will be announced via Facebook and/or email.

Thanks again for your support!

08/31/2026

⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳Last chance!!! The countdown has started! There are only a few hours left before the deadline expires. Your photos must be submitted by 11:59 pm tonight!

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

There are only a few days remaining to submit your photos. If you have not already done so, please ensure you send them in as soon as possible. Don’t miss this opportunity ~ submit your photos today! Saluda Elementary School Saluda Middle School SMS Agricultural Education Saluda High School Saluda Ffa Hollywood Elementary School King Academy SALUDANow Saluda County 4-H Clubs The Twin-City News

08/26/2026

📢 Registration is OPEN for the Saluda County 4-H Livestock Show! 🐄🐐🐔🐰

Please register using the link for your species:

🐄 Beef, Dairy & Meat Goat:
https://showman.app/shows #/saluda-4-h-livestock-show-03a7

🐔 Poultry:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVIRU5yJ_WPQnphd6MDpn9ns4TN2PIRzyO-7Yv1G99bPKxvQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101902824376456432504

🐰 Rabbit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhUTPzz-Ifg4rH-E4TTgfNJKOlyeeoO6LjcHJaMcrbrQFUDA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101902824376456432504

We look forward to seeing everyone at the show! 🎉