Union County Soil and Water Conservation District

05/22/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

05/15/2026

05/01/2026

What a great way to end Soil and Water Conservation Week; with the sign up opening for Cover Crops for this Fall! There are two rate options available which vary depending on if the applicant has installed cover crops prior. Funding goes fast! If you're contemplating planting cover crops this Fall, swing in or give us a call soon! (Best chances at getting approved are applying prior to July 1)

04/29/2026

We're celebrating Soil & Water Conservation Week here at the office! If you'd like to support us in continuing to provide Scholarships and intern opportunities to local students, please consider making a donation.

04/22/2026

02/15/2026

The Century and Heritage Farm ceremony, which is held each year at the Iowa State Fair, is a wonderful opportunity to honor multi-generational farm families who have worked hard to keep their farms in the family for 100 or 150 years. It's also one of our favorite days of the year as we love meeting all these special groups! If your family is eligible, submit your application by June 1. For application instructions, visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/century-and-heritage-farm-program

02/06/2026

Annual Tree sales by custom order now open!

Tree sales this year look a little different; if you're interested in trees from small bareroots all the way up to augured in trees, reach out and chat with Kelsey on type of tree(s) you're interested in and she'll get you a price!

Pickup will be at the Office this Spring (exact date to be determined closer to Spring). Bigger trees that require auguring in for placement can be delivered and installed for a fee.

Kelsey can be contacted at [email protected], 641-782-4218 ext 3, or stopping at the office at 904 E Taylor St, Creston, IA

We look forward to hearing from you!

02/05/2026

Scholarship deadline tomorrow!

2026 Scholarship Application Period is now open!

If you know of, or are, a graduating 2026 Senior that lives or goes to school in Union County, Iowa and are furthering your education with an agriculturally related degree - you're eligible!

Application forms can be found at the Union SWCD Field Office at 904 E Taylor St, Creston, IA or by requesting via phone (641-782-4218 ext 3) or email ([email protected]) and are due to the local Union SWCD office by 4: 30 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026.

Applicants must live or go to school in Union County, be a 2026 graduating High School Senior, and going to college in an agriculturally related field for Fall 2026. Scholarships are ranked at the District level, and at least one District Scholarship is awarded. One awarded Scholarship will be sent up to Regionals and has the potential of continuing up to State and National Scholarship levels.

12/29/2025

🎉🎂DYK Iowa celebrated its 179th birthday this weekend!? As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we’re reminded that Iowa’s strength— and our nation’s — has always been rooted in agriculture. We’re proud to live and work in a great state where farming powers our rural communities and fuels our economy. HBD Iowa!🌽🚜

12/22/2025

Our annual poster contest is now open!

This year's theme: Soil. Where it all begins."

Requirements; Any child that resides in Iowa, and is private, public, or homeschooled in grades Kindergarten through 12th with a participating SWCD. Entry forms legible and complete, attached to child's poster with a gaurdian's signature and SWCD's information. Poster's must reflect and include this years title - "Soil. Where it all begins," with no other wordage. Further rules are attached below.

Deadline: All posters are due to Union SWCD by May 1, 2026 4:30 p.m.

Brief rules and entry forms are attached.

Any questions? Feel free to stop in (904 E Taylor St) or call the office (641-782-4218 ext. 3)!