Weakley County Soil and Water Conservation District

03/23/2026

Here is the story of how Soil Conservation Districts were developed. Please read it is very interesting.

When improper land management and severe drought resulted in the ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl, Dr. Hugh Hammond Bennett led the way to establis...

02/05/2026

The district is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Soil Conservation Technician. See the description below.

01/08/2026

Field visits and a covey of quail!! So happy to see them starting to thrive in Weakley County again!!

11/13/2025

We are back in business!!! Come by and see if we can help you with your conservation issues...

09/10/2025

Beautiful day in a pollinator plot!!! 🦋🐝

08/28/2025

We need your help! Volunteer at the Sharon School Garden to Help Our Kids GROW!!
Sign up to Volunteer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSYRw_8NaU2nwyCzuJaG5-loVPtnlAhBu4r9sQisKlb1XNLQ/viewform
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Weakley County, Tennessee

08/22/2025

Field visits on the beautiful day!!

08/05/2025

Fall is an ideal time to make sure your soil has the right biology. Cooler temperatures and the residue left behind after harvest creates the perfect opportunity for microbial activity. When biology is supported now, it works all winter to:

✔️Cycle stalks and residue, freeing up nutrients that would otherwise stay locked away.
✔️Improve soil structure and organic matter, giving roots a better environment next season.
✔️Build nutrient reserves, so your crop has more to work with at planting time.

Think of it this way: if the soil’s biological engine keeps running after harvest, why not make sure it has the fuel it needs? Supporting soil life in the fall is one of the simplest ways to keep your acres working year-round.

What’s happening in your fields this fall could be shaping your yields for next year.

07/14/2025

You are invited to join us monthly as we prepare food bags to help alleviate hunger among Weakley County students. We meet at 490 Morrow Street in Dresden at noon.

07/02/2025

05/07/2025

If you are a military veteran, including past veterans and service members interested in farming, this new program in Tennessee can help. Supported by a USDA grant, this collaborative initiative unites Tennessee’s agricultural service providers to offer veterans education, hands-on training, financial resources and mentorships—paving the way for successful farm startups and expansions in rural communities. The first workshop will be May 9th & 10th in Clarksville, TN.

First Meeting May 10 and 11

05/05/2025