A farm project involving Richland County’s Conservation Department sprouted national attention recently from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Check out the District's Spring 2014 newsletter, featuring stories about our newest Commissioner, changes to the Farm Bill, upcoming events, and more!  Click here to open or download a .pdf, or contact our office for a hard copy. 

Slideshows from the April 9, 2014 Pasture Management Workshop sponsored by the Kershaw and Richland Soil and Water Conservation Districts are now available online. 

Four schools have received $250.00 Conservation Education Mini-Grants from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District to support on-campus environmental initiatives.

A Cover Crop Field Day will be hosted by the Dillon SWCD on Tuesday, March 18, from 10am until noon.  Participants will learn about the Conservation Innovation Grant supporting cover crop demonstrations in Richland, Dillon, and Marlboro Counties.  Register by March 13 by e-mailing angela.baker@sc.nacdnet.net or calling (843) 774-5122 ext. 101.