Agriculture drives Jefferson County's culture, economy, and land conditions.  How can agriculture stay viable as temperatures rise while precipitation decreases and becomes more erratic?  The SWCD is…

Irrigation system conversion and other practices promote efficient crop yields, conserve water, and improve water quality.

Cover cropping, no-till farming, and increasing organic matter and water penetration prevent wind and water from eroding your soil.

Enhanced natural vegetation along your stream controls soil erosion, filters excess nutrients, retains water in the soil, and improves fish and wildlife habitat.

"High quality water is more than the dream of the conservationists, more than a political slogan; high quality water, in the right quantity at the right place at the right time, is essential to health…