Wilkin Soil and Water Conservation District

08/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who came and played conservation trivia with us on Friday and checked out our table at the Wilkin County Fair during the weekend.

As always if you are interested in any of our conservation programs, feel free to stop by our office or call us at 218-643-1536 EXT 3.

08/13/2026

Come see our setup at the Wilkin County Fair!

Jared Nordick can be seen in both of his roles here: as a Fair board member and as a board member of our Soil and Water Conservation District.

08/12/2026

Interested in adding soil health practices to your farm but need equipment to make that happen? The Minnesota Soil Health Financial Assistance Program grant offers cost-share funding to help farmers invest in equipment that will increase soil health!

Join this webinar to hear from Minnesota Department of Agriculture staff as they review the 2026 application period and answer frequently asked questions. Experienced grant reviewers will also share practical tips for submitting a competitive application.

The webinar will also feature an agricultural economist who will discuss the economics of soil health practices, including their costs, benefits, long-term value to farm operations, and other considerations.

Register: bit.ly/SoilEquipmentGrant

08/10/2026

Come see us at the Wilkin County Fair! We will have fun conservation trivia on Friday and an information table available all weekend!

🎡🎉 IT’S FAIR WEEK! 🎉🎡

After months of planning, prepping and counting down… FAIR WEEK IS HERE! 💛

📅 August 13–15
📍 Welles Memorial Park | Breckenridge, MN
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION ALL 3 DAYS!
•THANKS to Riverview Dairy & Wilkin County's allocation of funds from the RWJPA•

Three days packed with food, carnival rides, Kids Day fun, tractor parade, pageants, live music, the Demo Derby and so much more!

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we cannot wait to see the fairgrounds full of families, friends and our community making memories together. 🥹

The countdown is officially DAYS away!

See you at the Wilkin County Fair! 🎡🐄🎶🍔🚜

07/24/2026

We had an excellent turnout at our 2026 Soil Health Field Day! Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, connect, and share ideas that strengthen conservation in our region.
The morning kicked off with four rotating breakout sessions, giving participants hands‑on learning opportunities with our experts:

• Conservation in Wilkin County – Adam Mortenson (Wilkin SWCD) and Kate Volk (MN NRCS)
• Fertilizer in Conservation Systems – Brady Goettl (North Dakota State University)
• Conservation Economics – Vance Johnson (Site Operator)
• Cover Crop Management – Stephanie McLain (MN NRCS)

We wrapped up with a fantastic Agronomist Panel, led by Stephanie McLain. Our panelists shared valuable insights on soil health, fertility, and conservation-based cropping systems:

Brady Goettl – North Dakota State University
John Breker – Agvise Laboratories
Jeff Stith – C-W Valley Co-op
Ryan Petersen – Minn-Kota Ag Products
Ryan Buetow - MN NRCS

Thank you to all our presenters, partners, and attendees. Your engagement and commitment to conservation make events like this possible.

07/23/2026

REGENERATIVE GARDENING SESSION

Jill Patrie, Clay County Horticulture Educator, from the University of Minnesota Extension office, presented a workshop on regenerative gardening practices on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Jill explained how gardening, the health of soil, water, insects, and wildlife help sustain and maintain a balanced ecosystem.

Did you know:

*Oak trees can support over 500 species of moth and butterfly caterpillars!

*One mature tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to 4 people!

There were resources, design templates and other information available for those who attended.

07/17/2026

➡️ FIELD DAY AUGUST 8
📍Near Wheaton, MN
🥩We'll be grilling up a tasty noon meal😋
✅Register today!

07/17/2026

Our District Technician has been out mowing the buffers on Whiskey Creek. Strategic mowing helps control invasive weeds, encourages native plant growth, and maintains healthy habitats for pollinators and wildlife.

A little maintenance goes a long way in supporting conservation!

07/14/2026

REGENERATIVE GARDENING SESSION

"Join University of Minnesota Clay County Extension Horticulture Educator Jill Patrie for an informational workshop on regenerative gardening practices. Gardening for sustainability and overall health of soil, water, insects and wildlife helps maintain a balanced ecosystem.”

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – 6:00 pm - Wilkin County Recycling Center

Please RSVP to Wilkin Soil & Water Conservation District
218-643-2933, ext. 3