Annual Soil Conservation District Report Summary
Paul Boettcher and Larry Shalla attended Ames short course on January 18. The district revised its program and work plan in February. March meetings included regional Iowa Association of District Commissioners events at Amana. two commissioners left and three elected to new six year terms. The district held a soil conservation speech contest on April 13 with seven Mid-Prairie students. winner was Andy Rowe. Various tours, a retirement, and staff changes followed. A September public hearing adopted soil loss regulations. State and regional awards recognized conservation leaders and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wright
Cletus Reed
James McCreedy
Iowa Association of District Commissioners
Amana
Marché
Harold Ganon
Howard Bohr
Maurice Pacha
Larry Shalla
Mid - Prairie High School
Andy Rowe
Keith Rowe
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Washington
Washington Toastmasters Club
Paul Boettcher
Miriam Oliver
Lincoln School
Washington
Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp
Lake Darling
Washington County
Dale Faulkner
Sac County
Muscatine
Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Herb Campbell
WMT
Iowa
Register and Tribune
Iowa Soil Conservation
Sikke Temple
Robert Spera
Leroy Yeggy
Camptain
Good program will pay dividends fertilizing pastures
County Extension Director James Frier explains fertilization as a cost effective method to increase pasture and herd size. He advises on nitrogen use with legume content, phosphorus and potassium needs, lime considerations, and timing of applications for bluegrass and tall grasses. Proper management boosts grazing days and beef production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frier
District and Area Staff Members List
The document lists district governing body members James McCreedy as chair and Cletus Reed as treasurer along with five district members. It also names district personnel including Paul Boettcher Dale Faulkner Grover Rosenkild Lester Luckenbill and Mrs Grant McKune and the state clerk. It notes area personnel assisting John Eckes Tom Brown Stanley Simmons and a district conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Boettcher
Dale Faulkner
Grover Rosenkild
SCS
Lester Luckenbill
Grant McKune
Soil Conservation Service
John Eckes
Tom Brown
Stanley Simmons
Conservation plans key part of work projects in district
The article explains how Soil Conservation Farm Plans aid farmers. Each plan uses two aerial photos plus a land use map and soil capability map to outline terraces waterways crop rotations and erosion controls. Costs are none beyond genuine commitment. district staff assist with photos materials and technical guidance to implement the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Faulkner
Washington County
The
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Office
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
District organized here in 1944 soil conservation plan
The Washington County Soil Conservation District was organized at the request of county citizens in 1944 to conserve soil and land resources, prevent floods and erosion, and promote health. It operates under state supervision with five elected commissioners and collaborates with agencies and groups to carry out conservation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
State Department of Soil Conservation
State Soil Conservation Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ames
Washington County Soil Conservation District
Journal Photo
Ainsworth Washington Riverside Wellman Washington
SDS
Joe Knotek
Jackson Township
Washington Country Club
Country Club
Campbell
Dale Hunt
William Day
Day Farm
Dwane Shalla
Ray Moorer
Edward Miller
Wayland Road