Leake County Soil & Water Conservation District

04/23/2026

Deadline to participate in MSWCC Youth Camp has been extended to May 8th!

ATTENTION!!

We are extending our deadline for Conservation Youth Camp until May 8th.

Don’t miss this opportunity for youth in your area to learn the values of Natural Resources Conservation, and have a great time doing it. Contact MSWCC or your county soil and water district for details.

04/17/2026

We had a great time planting trees at the library this past Thursday! Thanks for inviting us Carthage-Leake County Library

04/15/2026

We had a great time at the Carthage-Leake County Library yesterday! NRCS Soil Scientist Lee Jones taught the homeschool children the importance of preserving soil by preventing erosion.

02/12/2026

We still have a few trees left for sale! Give us a call to check prices and see which types are still available. (601)298-9101 ext 3

11/10/2025

Order date has been extended!!
🌳🌿 Get ready to transform your landscape! The Leake County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting their annual tree sale! Preorder your trees now and give your garden a fresh start this spring. 🌱🌼 Trees will arrive in February 2026, so make sure to place your orders by December 14th. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your outdoor space! 🌳

10/23/2025

# Election Announcement for Leake County Soil and Water Commissioners

Today, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Leake County Soil and Water Commissioners will hold an election. We encourage you to visit one of the following locations to show your support:

**GoCo**
3111 MS-16, Carthage, MS 39051 (Edinburg)
*Beat 1**

**Exxon**
1310 MS-35, Carthage, MS 39051 (across from H&H)
*Beat 2**

**Briar Patch**
1693 MS-16, Carthage, MS 39051
*Beat 3**

**Lena Pit Stop**
2259 River Bend Rd, Lena, MS 39094
*Beat 4**

**Rosebud General Store**
859 MS-487, Walnut Grove, MS 39189
*Beat 5**

10/22/2025

# Conservation Carnival Recap 🌿
On September 25th, the Leake County Soil and Water Conservation District held their annual Conservation Carnival! 🎉
Local students had a fantastic time exploring learning stations featuring hands- on fun information from:

**MSWCC**
**NRCS**
**Natural Science Museum**
**Leake County MSU Extension Office**
**Forestry Service**
**MDEQ**
**MSU Entomology**
We are immensely thankful for the knowledge shared during the event! A special shout-out to the local businesses that generously provided goodies for grab bags for our teachers and students:

**Carthage Walmart**
**The Citizens Bank**
**David Weber State Farm**
**Mississippi Center for Justice**
**Alcorn Extension**
**MSWCC**
**Miss Forestry Service**
**USDA**
**MACD**
Together, we are making strides in conservation education! 🌍✨

08/07/2025

Deadline to apply is October 1, 2025.
Funds can be used at any two-year or four-year college in Mississippi and may be deferred for up to eight years after high school graduation.
Eligible fields include:
Agribusiness
Agricultural Engineering
Forestry
Horticulture
Poultry Science
And more!
Don’t miss out on this chance to support your education! 🎓 Please contact Leake County Soil and Water Conservation District for an application (601)298-9101 ext 3.

08/04/2025

On June 17th, the Neshoba County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the Central Area Summer Meeting of the Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts.

We are excited to announce that several residents from Leake County were recognized with awards:

**Zac and Kevin Kemp** received the Outstanding Cropland Conservationist Award.
**Dale and Mary Ann Edgar** were honored as Outstanding Wildlife Conservationists.
**Mitch Johnston** of Pine Top Farm won the Livestock Environmental Stewardship Award.
We were also privileged to have **Senator Lane Taylor** from District 18 serve as our keynote speaker.

A special acknowledgement goes to **Justin Polk** from the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission for the great photos.

Additionally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to **Jerry Smith** and **Harvin Hudson** for providing an exceptional meal.

08/01/2025

🌱 **Exciting News from the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Youth Camp!** 🌱
This year, we’re thrilled to highlight that three outstanding students from Leake County attended the MSWCC Youth Camp: *Emily Stewart, Jack Pilgrim, and Ella Stewart*. Let's celebrate their commitment to learning about conservation! 🌍✨

The annual Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Youth Camp, proudly sponsored by the Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) with support from The Soil & Water Conservation Commission (MSWCC), USDA/NRCS, and local Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), is a fantastic opportunity for our youth!

This camp aims to educate participants about our invaluable natural resources. Eligibility is open to students entering grades 10, 11, or 12, as well as recent graduates. Plus, students are welcome to attend the camp multiple times!

*Applications for the Youth Camp** must be submitted through your local Soil & Water Conservation District.

Thank you to Mississippi Soil & Water Conservation Commission's Justin Polk for the pictures!