Crawford County Soil & Water Conservation District

06/15/2026

MoDNR's C650 Streambank Stabilization Practice helps reduce erosion, restore stream health, and establish long-term vegetation along vulnerable waterways.

Learn more about cost-sharing opportunities through the Parks, Soil and Water Sales tax at https://dnr.mo.gov/land-geology/soil-water-conservation/parks-soils-water-sales-tax

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06/03/2026

FSA is proud to invest in the future of agriculture by offering Youth Loans to help our future farmers and ranchers finance and gain hands-on experience managing an income producing agricultural project.

To apply, you must be 10 to 20 years old and have the support of a project advisor like your 4-H club leader or FFA advisor.

Loan funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, equipment, and supplies or to purchase, rent or repair tools and equipment or pay operating expenses for the project. fsa.usda.gov/resources/loans/youth-loans

05/06/2026

It takes over 100 years to form just 1 inch of topsoil.🌱📅

This rate depends on several factors, including parent rock material, climate and weathering conditions, organic material accumulation, vegetative cover and land use, and biological activity like worms, fungi, and microbes.

In areas with rich biological activity and moisture, topsoil might form in 100 years. In dry, cold, or heavily disturbed regions, it may take 500 to even 1000 years!

Soil is a living and slowly renewing resource. Protecting what we have is much easier than rebuilding what we lose.

05/05/2026

🌱Join us this September for our 3-day Management Intensive Grazing School held at Wurdack Research Center. 🌱

This hands on grazing school is designed for farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in improving pasture management and livestock production. Learn practical, real world grazing strategies to boost your lands productivity and sustainability. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your current system, this is a great opportunity to learn from experts and connect with others in the field!

For more information or to get on the list for registration contact us or stop by our office!
📍61 E. Hwy 8 Steelville, MO
📞573-775-5020
📧[email protected]

03/13/2026

The MUCH anticipated 2026 MO grazing school list has officially been posted! You can find it here and on our website!

Also- don't forget to sign up for our conference next Friday March 20th! It will be at the Lodge of Four Seasons near Lake Ozark with a super line up of speakers... find more info at the link in the comments! MO Forage & Grassland Council Annual Conference

03/06/2026

‼️JOB OPPORTUNITY‼️This position is still open!
Resumes and Cover Letters can be dropped off at our office!!

‼️WE ARE HIRING‼️

To apply you can email your resume, stop by our office or apply online:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8155a1402b229da0

03/06/2026

Great opportunity!!
Hurry and register before spots fill up!🐄🌾

If you are wanting to learn more about grazing systems, this is the workshop for you! Register for our grazing school to be held April 15-17, 2026 in St. James. Call our office at 573-364-6202 ext. 3 for more information.

03/03/2026

‼️FREE Soil testing equipment‼️

Need to get a soil test?

We have soil probes and buckets available to use for FREE!!
Stop by our office to pick one up! They make soil sampling so much easier!🌱

01/26/2026

Our office will be closed today Monday January 26th. Due to inclement weather.
Stay safe & Stay warm!

01/24/2026

Much of the state is facing significant and dangerous weather over the weekend, but there is farming still to be done. Follow these recommendations to protect yourself from extreme cold:

📱Always have a fully charged cellphone and carry a portable charger, if possible.
👕Wear several layers of loose clothing. Layering provides better insulation.
🥊Make sure to protect the ears, face, hands and feet in extremely cold weather. Boots should be waterproof and insulated. Wear a hat; it will keep your whole body warmer.
🔥Move into warm locations during work breaks and try to limit the amount of time outside on extremely cold days.
☕Carry cold weather gear, such as extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, blankets, a change of clothes and a thermos of hot liquid.
⚠️Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin.

It's important to stay up to date on the latest conditions and information:
📌the National Weather Service Forecast Office for your area weather.gov/srh/nwsoffices
📌Missouri State Emergency Management Agency
📌Missouri Department of Transportation
📌MODOT Traveler Map traveler.modot.org/map/
📌Missouri State Highway Patrol
📌All Hazards Winter Storm prep4agthreats.org/Natural-Disasters/winter-storms
📌as well as the local agencies in your area.