Preserving our natural resources & creating regenerative solutions.
We are hiring!
The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring an Urban Agriculture Specialist
Conservation is our passion.
Our mission is to conserve Jefferson County’s natural resources by coordinating financial, technical and educational assistance that helps both rural and urban communities implement sustainable solutions. In so doing, the district is authorized to undertake, sponsor, or participate in projects and activities which promote the conservation, development, maintenance and use of the land, water, trees and other natural resources of the district.
Featured Programs
Soil Testing
Knowing what is in your soil can help your garden thrive and can help improve the environment. The Conservation District provides free soil testing to Jefferson County residents.
High Tunnels
High tunnels extend growing seasons and allow for a controlled environment to sustainably grow. The Conservation District provides a cost-share program for urban growers interested in constructing and maintaining a high tunnel.
Workshops
The Conservation District offers educational workshops on a range of conservation practices, from cover cropping to water catchment. We even offer an urban homesteading course.
Board Meetings
Public board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. The next board meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 15th. You may connect to the meeting virtually through Zoom. Login information below.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 845 1464 3854
Passcode: 896174
If you would like to attend a meeting in person, attend virtually, or see an agenda in advance of the meeting, please contact our office.
“Always include local nature - the land, the water, the air, the native creatures - within the membership of the community.”
— Wendell Berry, Conserving Communities
