SWCD Factsheets now available in Spanish, Hmong

2023-02-13T09:29:35-06:00February 13th, 2023|Agriculture, Design, Resources|

Factsheets About Activities to Improve Water Quality Available in Spanish, Hmong

As part of implementing the Agricultural Chemical Reduction Effort Plan (ACRE), Dakota County Environmental Resources and Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff worked with a consultant, Environmental Initiative (nonprofit organization), to translate […]

New grant to improve soil health

2023-01-17T11:10:32-06:00January 17th, 2023|Agriculture, News, Resources|

New Grant Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health

Applications are now open for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) new Soil Health Financial Assistance Pilot Program soil health equipment grants.

These grants are available to individual producers, producer groups, and local governments to purchase or […]

Cost-share for irrigation upgrades

2022-11-29T12:27:51-06:00November 29th, 2022|Agriculture, News, Resources|

Cost-share Program Available to Help Upgrade Irrigation Systems

The second round of a cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and associated practices is now available to agricultural producers in 19 Minnesota counties, including Dakota County. This cost-share is available through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) […]

Notice of Comment Period on Draft Water Quality BMPs for Agricultural Use of Clothianidin and Imidacloprid

2022-11-21T10:09:06-06:00November 21st, 2022|Agriculture, News|

Notice of Comment Period on Draft Water Quality BMPs for Agricultural Use of Clothianidin and Imidacloprid

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking public comment on draft water quality best management practices (BMPs) for agricultural use of two neonicotinoid insecticides, clothianidin and imidacloprid. The […]