Robertson County Soil & Water Conservation District

08/18/2026

Yep

08/06/2026

07/28/2026

Happy 80th Anniversary, NACD!

It was on this day in 1946 that 19 conservation district leaders met in Chicago and formed the National Association of Soil Conservation District Governing Officials. The name was shortened to NACD in 1962.

What E.C. McArthur, the association's first president, said in 1946 about the purpose of districts and NACD still rings true in our work today.

07/22/2026

Harvest is almost here, so enroll your 2026 cover crop acres today!

You not only earn $35 per acre, per year, on 2,000 cover crop acres, regardless of practice history, but also gain access to knowledgeable, local support to guide you each step of the way.

Enroll here:
FarmersforSoilHealth.com/uncover-earnings-through-cover-crops/

07/17/2026

Congratulations Matthew!

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has named Matthew McClanahan as the department's general counsel, effective Aug. 3, 2026.

McClanahan brings extensive experience in agricultural law, regulatory compliance, administrative law and litigation management. As general counsel, he will provide legal counsel to the department, support agency leadership, oversee legal matters and help ensure the department fulfills its mission of serving, supporting, and promoting agriculture and forestry.
RELEASE IN COMMENTS

07/17/2026

07/16/2026

🎃 Pearson Farms | Robertson County, TN
🎃 Established 1884 | Designated Century Farm January 2026

Founded by Andrew John and Addie Fisher Benton, Pearson Farms has been part of Robertson County's agricultural heritage for more than 140 years. Early generations produced soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs and chickens while building a legacy of hard work and stewardship across the family's 201-acre farm.

Today, John and Rebecca Pearson continue that tradition alongside multiple generations of the family.
While the operation has evolved over the years, the farm is now known for producing watermelons and pumpkins, and the family's agricultural impact extends nationwide through the Orlinda Melon Company.

07/15/2026

Our staff attended the Tennessee Association of Conservation District's Middle Tennessee summer meeting today in Murfreesboro TN. We heard updates from NRCS, TN Dept of Agriculture, TACD, and the Tennessee Conservation District Employees Association.

We would like to congratulate our office manager Jennifer Ayres for receiving TCDEA Master III level of Professional Certification

07/13/2026

07/09/2026

MONTGOMERY AND SURROUNDING AREAS...

Have livestock and love innovative tips/tricks?
Looking for ways to save money and improve animal health?
Interested in funding assistance for conservation smart practices?

RESERVE YOUR SPOT SOON!! This is a limited attendance workshop! (appropriate footwear suggested) :)

Lunch provided - 8 am - 12noon
https://forms.gle/dd1xBWn3d66QsBQL6

Montgomery County, Tennessee
UT TSU Montgomery County Extension
Tennessee Department of Agriculture