Radio Spot-Feb 8

Listen to the voice of conservation on WFLO am dial on February 8 – Noonish.  The Piedmont SWCD’s own Charlie Wootton will share some thoughts on best management practices in Prince Edward County.

$1,000 Education Scholarship

Are you a senior  from Amelia, Nottoway or Prince Edward County and have an active interest in conservation? Consider applying for the Piedmont SWCD’s  $1,000 Education scholarship!  The applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in or who has applied to a college level curriculum and rank in the top 20% of their graduation class or have a 3.0 or greater Grade Point Average.   Pick up your application from your high school guidance counselor, or from the Piedmont SWCD office at 100 Dominion Drive in Farmville.  Applications are due to the Piedmont SWCD by March 2 when they will be reviewed by the Board for approval.

Youth Conservation Camp Scholarship Available

The Piedmont SWCD is sponsoring scholarships, valued at $550.00 each, for two young people to attend Youth Conservation Camp at Virginia Tech 8-14.  Students enrolled in grades 9-12 during the 2011-2012 academic year and residing in Amelia, Nottoway or Prince Edward counties are eligible to attend.  Contact the Piedmont SWCD office for an application by calling 434.392-3782 ext131 or visit the VASWCD website for camp highlights at http://www.vaswcd.org

Farmers -We Want to Meet You!

Are you a farmer?  We want to meet you!

Agricultural Producers  from Amelia, Nottoway or Prince Edward Counties are invited to attend a Partners’ Meeting that includes a  complimentary supper provided by the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District.   Hear important conservation program updates from VA Cooperative Extension, Piedmont SWCD, NRCS, Department of Forestry, and Farm Service Agency.

Tuesday, January 31, 6:30 pm at the Prince Edward County Natural Resources and Ag Building in Farmville-Register by Friday, January 27.

Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 pm, Amelia Presbyterian Church, Amelia, VA-Register by Friday, Febrruary 3

Thursday, February 16, 6:30 pm, Southern Research Station, Blackstone, VA- Register by Tuesday, February 14.

This event is free, but please call to register for supper by calling Whitney Foster at 434.392-3782 ext 132.

Rain water harvesting pilot project video

Want to learn more about harvesting rainwater?  Check out this video VIDEO.

Agriculture Equipment Program Technician Position Opening

Piedmont SWCD has an opening for a part-time equipment program technician to work in Amelia, Nottoway and Prince Edward Counties transporting, maintaining and repairing no-till drills.  The position requires a knowledge of agriculture conservation practices, a flexible schedule, and an excellent driving record.

The complete position description can be found here by  clicking  positiondescriptionEquipmentapply.

To apply for this position you can call the Piedmont SWCD at 434.392-3782 ext 131 to arrange to pick up a state application from our office in Farmville,  click  here for hard copy of state application, or go to Virginia Jobs  to create an application you can complete on your computer.  The Piedmont SWCD will  be accepting hard copy applications only.

Piedmont SWCD’s District Manager receives Merit Award

The Virginia Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society recognized Piedmont SWCD District Manager Deanna Fehrer at their meeting October 20 in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Ms. Fehrer and six others  were lauded  “For their proactive partnership effort to address water resource concerns on Virginia poultry farms with a pilot rainwater harvest system and promoting its benefits through field tours for the area growers.”

This picture of the field tour organized by the Piedmont SWCD shows tour participants looking into one of the rainwater harvesting tank openings.

2011 Award Winners Announced

The Piedmont SWCD 2011 conservation award winners were presented at the Farm Bureau Annual Meetings in Amelia, Nottoway and Prince Edward Counties.  For pictures and details see -Agriculture /Conservation Awards from above menu line.

Pasture Renovation Field Workshop 9-9-11

Pasture owners who want more from their pastures and desire to protect their investment should plan to attend the Pasture Renovation Field Workshop scheduled for Friday, September 9 from 6 pm to 8 pm. at a farm in the Rice area.

To register contact Prince Edward Extension at 434-392-4443.

Speakers: Eric Bowen, Cooperative Extension; David Smith, Cumberland Extension; Dennis Jones, NRCS, and Kevin Dunn, Piedmont SWCD.

Check out our new video on YouTube

Click on the link below to view an eight minute video and learn more about conservation practices installed on local farms.

Livestock Exclusion and Rotational Grazing Video