Wright Soil and Water Conservation District

05/21/2026

Talking soil health at the Dassel-Cokato FFA Elementary Agriculture Day!

05/15/2026

🧑‍🏫 Great article about best management practices from a manufacturer of a product that gets used in many water and sediment control basins in Wright County. 😎 Check it out!

Farm drainage best practices: Terraces and Water and Sediment Control Basins (WASCOBs)

These soil conservation methods are built on hillsides to slow, collect, and divert surface runoff, preventing erosion.

Learn more at https://www.watertable.ag/best-practice/terrace-wascob/

05/14/2026

It has been dry first half of May. Many of our farmers were able to get their crops all planted, but now could use a shot of rain. Here is your latest Drought Index map. Good news is the forecast is calling for some 💧

04/28/2026

Do you have lake shore property 🚣‍♂️along the Clearwater Chain of Lakes? Have you been interested in improving and restoring your shoreline 🏖️but not sure where to start?

The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District and Stearns Conservation District are hosting a Shoreline Drop-In Clinic on 📅May 14th at 📍Corinna Town Hall, 9801 Ireland Ave NW, Annandale, MN 55302. This clinic is intended for shoreline owners with property along the Clearwater Chain of Lakes! You can stop by the clinic anytime from 3pm-7pm to speak with 🗣️ Wright SWCD and Stearns Conservation District staff about your shoreline needs.

04/24/2026

1️⃣ One Week Remaining! Come see our friends across the hall if you haven’t already. 😎

FSA is opening a second Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) batching period since acreage is still available after the initial deadline. Acreage is being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis so submit your offer no later than May 1, 2026.

04/23/2026

We have extra🌳 ninebark trees and sand cherry shrubs for sale in bundles of 25!
We also have 💧rain 🛢️barrels and savanna native 🌱seed mixes. Quantities change quickly ⏱️ so don't delay! Please contact Eric Mattson at 📧[email protected] or phone📞 #763-614-2922 to inquire further.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Coincidence or Planned that our Tree 🌲 Sale pick-up begins today?
For those who ordered online please come with your postcard 💌 starting today at 3 pm.
Be mindful of the construction 🚧 and the detour route.
Check out additional information on our website. https://www.wrightswcd.org/tree-program

04/13/2026

Looking to diversify from the normal corn/soybean rotation? Consider attending this event to learn about a unique opportunity.

🌱 Farm margins tight? Issues with w**d management? Soil health concerns? Soybean Cyst Nematode hindering your soybean potential?

Please join us, along with Cargill and other event partners, on Fri. April 17, to learn more about growing winter camelina on your farm and how it could address the questions above. Whether you are starting with winter camelina as a cover crop or diversifying your rotation by adding a cash crop, you will learn something new! Topics will include markets, agronomy, farmer experiences, and soil health.

Details and registration: https://www.centrasota.com/event-details-registration/winter-camelina-clinic-2026

02/13/2026

Do the recent warm🌞 temperatures have you thinking about spring?🌷 Join Missy on Thursday, 📆Feb 26 at Stearns Conservation District in 📍Waite Park to chat about pollinator friendly urban areas and winter sowing native plants for your residence. 🏡 RSVP via email or google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fFpYlYXzf4rY5-mQpv0ifBsKdk7Uhs4ks1SlIlfF4dE/edit