Halifax Soil and Water Conservation District

05/20/2026

Today is World Bee Day. We celebrate the hardworking pollinators that play such an important role in our environment and agriculture. Bees help pollinate many of the crops and plants we depend on every day, and they are essential to healthy ecosystems right here in Halifax County.

This beautiful sunflower and busy bee were spotted in one of the food plots planted as part of our Halifax SWCD Food Plot Contest. Planting pollinator-friendly habitats not only benefits wildlife, but also provides important food sources for bees and other pollinators.

05/09/2026

We are extending the deadline to sign up to Monday. You can comment or message here to register.

If you have been thinking about improvements to your property, and want to know what the different agencies in Halifax county offer this is a great opportunity to learn!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Halifax County High School Envirothon team on an outstanding achievement! We are proud to celebrate the team for winning the VA Area V Envirothon competition held yesterday at Holiday Lake State Park in Appomattox. Your hard work, knowledge, and dedication to conservation and natural resources truly paid off.
Best of luck as you continue on at the state contest! Keep up the great work representing Halifax County so well!

04/28/2026

**Attention***
We are out of food plot seed! Thank you all for the interest this year. We can't wait to see how they turn out! Let's hope the good Lord continues to bless us with showers of rain!

04/23/2026

We have extended the deadline to apply for this camp to next Friday, May 1st!

Youth Conservation Camp applications are now OPEN! 🐄🌱

Spend a week on the Virginia Tech campus learning about Virginia’s natural resources through hands-on, outdoor activities with conservation professionals. Open to VA students in grades 9–12. Apply now!

04/22/2026

Food Plot Seed is now available for pick up at our office!
This is a great opportunity for youth to get outside, learn about conservation, and make a positive impact on local wildlife and habitats.

This contest is open to children ages 8–18 in Halifax County—we encourage all interested youth to get involved and give it a try!

Seed is available at our office at 171 S Main Street, Halifax. We can be reached at (434)476-7923.

Happy Earth Day! Through our partnerships with local farmers, we see firsthand how conservation practices keep our land healthy—not just on Earth Day, but year-round.

04/21/2026

If you have been thinking about improvements to your property, and want to know what the different agencies in Halifax county offer this is a great opportunity to learn!

03/20/2026

🌱🌼 Hello, Spring! 🌼🌱

The first day of spring is here, and across Halifax County, farmers are getting back into the fields! 🚜

Fields like this one, planted with cover crops, help protect and improve our soil during the off-season—and now they’re making way for spring planting. 🌾

As the season gets underway, you’ll start to see more tractors and farm equipment traveling on our roads.

🚧 Please remember:
• Slow down and be patient
• Do not pass unless it’s safe and legal
• Give farmers plenty of space
• Watch for equipment entering and exiting fields

A little extra caution goes a long way in keeping everyone safe—our farmers, their families, and our community. 💚

03/18/2026

🌱🚜 Happy National Agriculture Day! 🚜🌱

Today we celebrate the farmers, producers, and agricultural stewards who work tirelessly to feed our communities and care for the land. Agriculture is the backbone of our county, and we are proud to support the people who make it possible.

At Halifax Soil and Water Conservation District, we are committed to promoting conservation practices that protect our soil, water, and natural resources while supporting strong and sustainable agriculture.

Thank you to the farmers and agricultural partners who help keep Halifax County growing! 🌾

03/05/2026

Reminder that our last Ag Breakfast Meeting for this season is next Thursday at 8:00. Call our office at 434-476-7923 by 4:30 Monday to register.

Join us for our last Ag Breakfast Series Meeting. Located at the Ag Marketing Center at 1001 Farm Way Lane, Scottsburg, VA on March 12th. Home cooked breakfast starts at 8:00 am. The topic for this month is Pasture and Hay W**d Control.