Iowa SWCS

Become an exhibitor or sponsor for the 79th SWCS International Annual Conference by March 18 to be recognized in the preliminary program! Visit swcs.org/24AC to view the Exhibitor and Sponsor Guide for more information. #SWCS24

USDA Launches New Bobwhite Conservation Pilot and Announces General Conservation Reserve Program Signup | Farms.com m.farms.com/news/usda-laun…

Happy Women's History Month!

Prairie strips in crop fields - do they boost soil water infiltration? Learn more in the #JSWC article "Infiltration within native prairie vegetative strips embedded in row crop fields across Iowa." tinyurl.com/yc6223nw

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on 8 conservation practices. Let them know what you think about the proposed revisions to these national conservation practice standards by March 4, 2024. bit.ly/3HRspne

SWCS is looking for a Student Leader Project Intern to join our team for the summer! Gain professional work experience at an international nonprofit and interact with national leaders in agriculture and conservation. The deadline is Feb. 23! Apply here: swcs.org/resources/news….

🚨 Reminder to submit your award nomination or scholarship application by March 27! Visit: swcs.org/awardscholarsh…

Members of the Iowa Chapter Board at the Soil and Water Conservation Society’s International Annual Conference in Des Moines! @SWCSNews #SWCS23

Join us for the Iowa SWCS 2023 Summer Meeting: "Shallow Lake and Wetland Restoration in Northwest Iowa" Register by June 9th on Eventbrite (pay in advance on Eventbrite, or pay by cash or check at the event, but REGISTER on Eventbrite!) eventbrite.com/e/iowa-swcs-20…

Register today for the Iowa Chapter’s Annual Meeting this Thurs. at the SWCS Int’l HQ in Ankeny! $10/$20 for members/nonmembers. Attendees can pay at the door, but registrations MUST be made at the Eventbrite site. Visit iaswcs.org to see the agenda and register!

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Iowa has 19 summer Soil Conservationist intern positions available in 2023. Great opportunity to get your feet wet in our growing agency! Apply by Oct. 24. usajobs.gov/job/681863700 @iastate_cals @NWMSUAG @UpperIowaU

Join us for our Summer Meeting at the Indian Creek Nature Center (with tours of the Dows Farm and Etzel Sugar Grove Farm) on Tues. Aug. 30! Register here: forms.gle/K8unjQuUYgNYBM…

The Iowa Chapter's 2021 Annual Meeting is coming up on Tuesday, October 26th on Zoom starting at 9:00 a.m. Visit iaswcs.org to view the agenda and register to attend!

We are hiring Soil Health Specialists to work out of our Sioux City & West Union Area Offices. Provide info to landowners, conduct presentations & demos, train staff, keep up on the latest technology! bit.ly/2Vcg4oA @IADeptAg @ConsDistIowa #SoilHealth

Alternative Forages for Cattle Is the Focus of Field Days check out the details at extension.iastate.edu/news/alternati…

GS 11 DC positions available in Chariton, Clarion, Independence, Mason City, Osage, and Oskaloosa. Closes 4/20/21 usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDet…

Be on the Lookout: New Form Required for Some NRCS Customers farmers.gov/connect/blog/c…