What's Up at the USDA Office?
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Deadlines/Dates
May 14 - August 2: Primary Nesting Season
June 1: The final day to apply for a Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL) for Corn or Soybeans
June 19: Office closed in observance of Juneteenth
July 3: Office closed in observance of Independence Day
July 13-19: Allamakee County Fair
July 15: Deadline to Report Acres
August 12: Deadline to submit an SDRP application
Allamakee Soil & Water Conservation Office Hosts Conservation Education Day for Area 6th graders
The Allamakee Soil & Water Conservation District hosted a Conservation Education Day for the County 6th graders April 30. Students were able to rotate through different stations learning about different types of conservation. A big thank you to all who donate to make this event happen and all of the volunteers who helped out with the day!
Stations Included:
1. Kayaking - Erin Cubban - County Conservation, helpers Dean Peterson District Commissioner & Ben Kuennen Wetland Specialist
2. Watersheds - Sara Berges - NRCS Soil Conservationists and William Kopp District Project Coordinator
3. Tree Planting - Dave Asche Forester
4. Native Plants - Janet Borchardt - Pheasants Forever Biologist
5. Soil Health - Alisha Sedlmayr - Soil Health specialist - NRCS helper Michelle Elliott - NRCS Resource Conservationist
6. Native Animals - Melissa Hermsen - Allamakee County Conservation Assistant Naturalist
This activity and more are made possible by the generous donations that are sent to us.
If you would like to donate please send donations to:
Allamakee SWCD
770 11th Ave. SW
Waukon, IA 52172
