Morgan County Soil Conservation District

05/22/2025

05/17/2025

Love wildlife and the outdoors?
Thinking about a future career as a wildlife officer or biologist? This is for YOU! 👇

🦌 Wildlife Camp 2025
📅 June 2–4
📍 Coldstream Christian Camp
🎯 Ages 14–17

Get hands-on experience in the field, explore wildlife careers, and learn from TWRA pros + university staff about college programs in Wildlife Management. 🐾🔥

🎒 Space is limited—don’t miss it!

📱 Questions? Call Wildlife Officer Jason Shapton at 931-337-7149

05/17/2025

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

🚨 Poison Hemlock Alert – Tennessee 🚨
Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is up and about to flower! This toxic, invasive plant is popping up across Tennessee roadsides, fields, and fence lines.

☠️ Why it’s dangerous:
Every part of the plant is poisonous to humans and animals—even inhaling particles while cutting can be harmful. It’s especially dangerous to livestock, pets, and wildlife.

🌿 What to look for:
Tall, hollow stems with distinctive purple spots
Small, white, umbrella-shaped flower clusters

🛑 Thinking about mowing it down? While mowing may be a solution in some cases, it comes with concerns:
- Tiny plant particles can become airborne and settle in nearby grazing areas.
- Livestock and wildlife may accidentally ingest the toxic debris.
- Mowing won’t kill the root system, and the plant may regrow.

⚠️ If you choose to mow:
- Wear protective clothing and a mask.
- Avoid mowing on windy days.
- Keep animals and children far away from the area.

🧤 Manual removal tips:
- Wear full protective gear: gloves, long sleeves, pants, and a mask.
- Use a shovel or spade to remove as much of the root as possible.
- Bag all plant material and dispose of it in the trash—never compost or burn it.
- Wash tools, gloves, and clothing thoroughly after handling.

🌿 Herbicide option:
Targeted herbicide applications can be effective—always read and follow product label directions, and wear the personal protective equipment specified on the label.

📌 Removal on private property is the landowner’s responsibility. For additional educational guidance on identification and safe control methods, contact your local Extension office.

✅ Know what to look for—stay safe this spring!

Learn more: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/logan-ut/poisonous-plant-research/docs/poison-hemlock-conium-maculatum/

05/09/2025

🚨 USDA is issuing $1.3 billion to specialty crop producers through a second round of Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (MASC) payment ➡️ https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/04/29/usda-issue-13-billion-specialty-crop-producers-through-second-marketing-assistance-program-payment

05/09/2025

There are 5 KEYS to AMAZING SOIL!!If you are seeking answers to your soil questions, then this Webinar Series is for you. Click the link & Join Us LIVE and y...

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

W**ds continue to be one of the most yield-limiting factors in no-till crop production, but thankfully, there are new ways of dealing with them when the right tools are sought out and used.

05/09/2025

We are still looking for vendors! If you are starting your garden and have a hunch you'll have too much come be a part of the market! If you are a crafter or artisan come be a part of the market! Lets make this years market better then ever before!

If you're interested in finding out more about being a vendor at the Morgan County Farmers Market send us your email address and we cans end over an information packet.

04/28/2025

We speak with Bob and Travis Hutchison of Talbot County, the 2024 winers of the Leopold Conservation Award, on their pioneering work in sustainable agricultu...