Daviess County Soil & Water Conservation District

06/10/2026

06/05/2026

06/01/2026

🌱🚜 Something BIG is growing in Warrick County this September!

Whether you’re a farmer, grower, gardener, ag professional, or simply soil-curious, the Farm Vitality Workshop is your chance to dig into the future of healthy soils and thriving farms.

📅 September 12
📍 Warrick County 4-H Center
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

🎤 Featuring nationally recognized soil health educator Steve Diver from the University of Kentucky’s South Farm! With 40+ years of experience in soil health, composting systems, cover crops, and sustainable agriculture, Steve brings a wealth of practical knowledge you can actually use in the field.

🌾 What’s in store?
✅ Soil health education
✅ Peer-to-peer networking
✅ Round-table discussions
✅ Fresh catered lunch featuring local produce
✅ Practical ideas you can take home and put to work

This isn’t your average workshop. Think of it as a “soil tune-up” for your farm, garden, and growing goals. 🌿

Seats are limited, so mark your calendar now and join the conversation growing healthier soils across our communities!

06/01/2026

05/21/2026

🌸SAVE THE DATE!🌸
September 12th is PUSH-IT’s upcoming workshop.
This is the second Farm Vitality workshop that brings producers together to network and learn from each other. This year, Steve Diver, Farm Superintendent of the Horticulture Research Farm at the University of Kentucky, will be our lead speaker. Lunch is provided by local growers with various topics of discussion in the afternoon.

04/25/2026

Daviess Co. SWCD and the Daviess/Martin CISMA are set up at the Washington Convention Club 10-2p for the Earth Day event.

02/25/2026

Attached is the March 2026 issue of Grazing Bites.
Before you move on, I want to personally encourage you to consider attending the Southern Indiana Grazing Conference on March 13 in Odon.
March is decision season on most farms. Fertilizer plans are being finalized, and grazing rotations are being mapped out. This conference focuses on practical strategies you can apply immediately — improving soil health, extending grazing days, and reducing purchased inputs.
This year’s speakers include Peter Byck, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt, Barry Fisher, and Dr. Greg Halich — nationally recognized voices in regenerative grazing, soil health, and farm profitability.
Pre-registration is $40 through February 28 (online or postmarked by that date). Early registration is encouraged.
I rarely suggest taking a day away from the farm unless I truly believe it will be worthwhile. With this lineup, I believe it will be time well spent.
Register here:
https://sigc2026.eventbrite.com

Victor R. Shelton
Agronomist & Grazing Specialist
Washington, IN 47501
Cell: 812-617-4888
Email: [email protected]