Butler County MO Soil and Water Conservation District

04/24/2026

It’s that time again.. the deadline to complete active contracts is June 15th. If you’ve got a contract with us please get those projects completed as soon as possible. If you are not able to complete the practice please contact us at the office 573-785-6160 ext 3.

03/10/2026

Register here: https://pears.io/events/mu/4816/
(25 seats available)

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Butler County Extension Office, 614 Lindsay Ave., 3rd Floor, Poplar Bluff, MO
Cost: There is no cost for this class, and lunch is provided.

Join us for a class focused on estate planning and farm succession planning. The morning session will be taught by Randy Stephens, our Ag Business specialist, and will focus on options to help ag producers smoothly transition the family farm to the next generation.

In the afternoon session, a licensed attorney with over 20 years of estate planning experience will demonstrate some of the unintended consequences of failing to complete an estate plan. This course will also help participants understand the estate planning tools available and how these tools can be used to achieve their estate planning goals.

11/12/2025

Nomination period is open for the 2026 elections of areas II and IV.

08/26/2025

Butler County SWCD is excited to announce we now have a Great Plains 10 ft no-til drill available to rent! Give us a call at the office and ask for Bailey or David to get on the schedule or if you have any questions. 573-785-6160 ext 3.

04/17/2025

Join the upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn Series, where you'll explore agricultural lease arrangements and learn how to estimate the values of land, leases and custom work!

The Farm Management: On My Own program will cover the following topics:
• Essential components and various types of agricultural lease arrangements.
• How to estimate the monetary value of leasing agricultural land.
• Techniques for assessing the value of agricultural land.• Average rates for custom work activities, such as land clearing and custom baling.

📅 April 17 - May 15
🕛 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
💻 Virtual
💲 $15 for all 5 sessions

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge!

👉 Register Now: https://brnw.ch/21wRZ9N

04/14/2025

🚨Butler County is hosting a grazing school!🚨
You don’t want to miss this opportunity.. Learn the best practices for utilizing your forage and soil and improving your livestock operations! 🐄🐑🐐
Call the office for more information at 573-785-6160 ext. 3

03/28/2025

REMINDER: The beginning of June is the deadline for completing contracts! If you’ve got an active contract with the county, get those practices completed. If you need help with erosion control call us now so we can get it done this year! 573-785-6160 ext 3.

03/28/2025

If your part of rural Butler County needs more options for broadband connectivity, we want to hear from you!

Join us for a community meeting to share your current experiences with broadband, and learn about how citizens just like you can advocate for broadband connectivity in rural Butler County!

-Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 6 pm – Black River Missionary Baptist Church, 13293 MO-Route 53, Qulin, MO

-Monday, April 14, 2025 @ 6 pm – Little Brushy Missionary Baptist Church, 8346 Missouri Highway T, Wappapello, MO

-Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 6 pm – Neelyville Nutrition Center, 2 Park Street, Neelyville, MO

-Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 6 pm – Gateway Pentecostal Church (formerly Calvary Baptist Church), 14448 Hwy. PP, Poplar Bluff, MO

-Thursday, April 24, 2025 @ 6 pm – Fisk Community Center, 508 Garfield Street, Fisk, MO

-Tuesday, April 29, 2025 @ 6 pm – Butler County Extension Office, 614 Lindsay Ave., Ste. 3, Poplar Bluff, MO

-Thursday, May 1, 2025 @ 6 pm – Fellowship Southern Baptist Church, 11569 US-67, Harviell, MO

02/27/2025

Event cancelled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Biscuits, Gravy, and Dirt event that was previously scheduled for Thursday, February 27 is cancelled. Please pass the word along. We will keep everyone posted on a time when and if this event is rescheduled.

02/26/2025

Butler County SWCD will also be there, come join us!

Come join our ag team for this event! Get some great breakfast, talk to our specialists about any questions you have, and check out the latest equipment available from our partner for this event, Greenway Equipment!