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Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District 501-B Fourth St. S. W. Cullman, Alabama (256)734-1431 #1 in agriculture Per Alabama Ag.

1 Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District 501-B Fourth St. S. W. Cullman, Alabama (256) #1 in agriculture Per Alabama Ag. Statistics Bulletin New Feature on District s Facebook Page: Conservation Talk The Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District has added a new feature to its Facebook page, a weekly video. These videos are to show what the district is doing and what the district has coming up, said SWCD Project Coordinator Travis Kress. We held a contest for a name and received many suggestions, Conservation Talk suggested by Charity Mitchem was selected. Please check our Facebook page often to see what s happening with conservation in Cullman County. 1

SUPERVISORS Robert Harbison, Chairman J.

Auxiliary awards a Cullman County graduating senior with a $500.00 scholarship to Wallace State Community College to further their education in an agriculture related field.

2 cullmanswcd.com ENVIRO-NEWS Published By The Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District 501-B 4th Street SW Cullman, AL Phone (256) * Fax (256) Editor: Johnny Grantham BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Robert Harbison, Chairman J. Edwin Carter, Vice Chairman Charles Hollis, Secretary Melba Jo Federer, Treasurer Tim Compton, Member Auxiliary Scholarship Awarded Each year the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District s Auxiliary awards a Cullman County graduating senior with a $ scholarship to Wallace State Community College to further their education in an agriculture related field. The District s Travis Kress is shown presenting the scholarship to this year s recipient, Olivia Benefield of Holly Pond High School. ADVISORS Cherrie Haney Jeff Taylor Rick Fulmer Tim Scott James Fields - Outreach STAFF Deborah Widner District Administrative Coordinator Kathy Holmes Assistant Adm. Coordinator Travis Kress Project Coordinator Johnny Grantham District Promotional Representative NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE Merry Gaines, District Conservationist Dustin Potter, Soil Conservationist Fairview Day in the Park This Spring the District took its Agventure trailer to Fairview s Day in the Park. Due to cool weather, attendance was lower than expected, but those attending had a great time. The Agventure trailer is used for school programs and for programs at special farm and conservation programs throughout Cullman County. The trailer has been made possible through grants and the support of donations from the business community and individuals. To schedule the Agventure trailer at your event or school please contact the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District at Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C ; (2) fax: (202) ; or (3) program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

FFA North District Forestry Judging This Spring the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District held the North District FFA Forestry Judging Competition at the Cullman Community Archery Park

The Cullman County entry, Cullman Middle School scored fifth highest.

Week Now) for the 6th grade students in Cullman city schools, both public and private. Pictured to the right is Tim Thornhill of Louisiana Pacific (LP) presenting the Forest Management session.

College in Hanceville this Spring. To help the students understand the importance of clean drinking water, they were involved in three educational activities: watershed, water cycle and aquifers.

3 FFA North District Forestry Judging This Spring the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District held the North District FFA Forestry Judging Competition at the Cullman Community Archery Park located near Cross Creek Golf Course. Teams from sixteen north Alabama schools participated. The West Limestone team scored highest. The Cullman County entry, Cullman Middle School scored fifth highest. Spring FAWN (Forest Awareness Week Now) Each Spring the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Cullman Forestry Planning Committee, holds FAWN (Forest Awareness Week Now) for the 6th grade students in Cullman city schools, both public and private. Pictured to the right is Tim Thornhill of Louisiana Pacific (LP) presenting the Forest Management session. Cullman County Water Festival More than 1,000 Cullman County 4th grade students from city, county and private schools attended the annual Water Festival held on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville this Spring. To help the students understand the importance of clean drinking water, they were involved in three educational activities: watershed, water cycle and aquifers. Staff from the Cullman Co. Soil and Water Conservation District and the Cullman NRCS office were among the more than 100 volunteers who served as instructors and aids that made this a memorable day for Cullman County fourth graders. Tree Planting at Hanceville Elem. To celebrate Earth Day, the District s Deborah Widner presented the Earth Day Birthday program to Hanceville Elementary s first grade. Later the students planted a tree on the school grounds. 3

Conservation Poster and Essay Winners Each year the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a conservation poster

Healthy Soils are Full of Life was the theme of this year s contest.

grades 2-3, first place Kara Day, Cold Springs, second place Cora Quick home school, third place, Travis Barnett, Holly Pond; grades

7-9, first place Evan Wren, Cold Springs, second place Madeline Sawyer, third place Madeline Mitchell, Cold Springs.

4 Conservation Poster and Essay Winners Each year the Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a conservation poster and essay contest open to all Cullman county students, grades kindergarten through twelfth. Healthy Soils are Full of Life was the theme of this year s contest. Cullman County poster winners are: grades K-1, first place Liddie Quick, home school; second place Roman Higdon, Cullman Christian; grades 2-3, first place Kara Day, Cold Springs, second place Cora Quick home school, third place, Travis Barnett, Holly Pond; grades 4-6, first place Abigail Whitehead, Holly Pond, second place Eli McCullum, West Elementary, third place Alivia Farr, Holly Pond; grades 7-9, first place Evan Wren, Cold Springs, second place Madeline Sawyer, third place Madeline Mitchell, Cold Springs. The Cullman County winners then competed with the winners in the 12 county Area 1. Liddie Quick won Area 1.and also the state competition. Essay winners, grades 7-9: 1st place Heidi Garmon, 2nd place 1st Place K-1 Poster Liddie Quick Ella Stephenson, 3rd place Maddie Mitchell all of Cold Springs. The district is very proud of our winners and all of the students who entered our Poster and Essay Contest this year. 2nd Place K-1 Poster Roman Higdon 1st Place 2-3 Poster Kara Day 2nd Place 2-3 Poster Cora Quick 24 3rd Place 2-3 Poster Travis Barnett

5 1st Place 4-6 grade Poster Abigail Whitehead 2nd Place 4-6 grade Poster Eli McCollum 3rd Place 4-6 grade Poster Alivia Farr 1st Place 7-9 grade Poster Evan Wren 2nd Place 7-9 Poster Madeline Sawyer 3rd Place 7-9 Poster Maddie Mitchell 1st Place 7-9 grade Essay Heidi Garmon 2nd Place 7-9 grade Essay Ella Stephenson 3rd Place 7-9 grade Essay Maddie Mitchell 5

501-B 4th Street SW CULLMAN, AL 35055-4020 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. POSTAGE PAID CULLMAN, AL PERMIT NO.

6 501-B 4th Street SW CULLMAN, AL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. POSTAGE PAID CULLMAN, AL PERMIT NO. 150 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Check Out Important Conservation Information on Alabama s NRCS Homepage at Note: OFFICE LOCATION IS AT 501-B 4TH Street SW, Cullman, AL Office Hours: 7:30 4:00 District board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Meeting dates are subject to change. The public is invited to attend. Upcoming Calendar Sept 4 Labor Day, Office Closed Sept 14 County Forestry Judging Sept Cullman County Fair Oct 5 County Land Judging Nov 9 District Land Judging SPECIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE PLAT BOOKS $40.00 ROTO-WIPER Available to cooperators Call staff PLASTICULTURE EQUIPMENT Available to cooperators Call staff COMPOST THERMOMETER cost $85 each New Bumper Stickers available at SWCD office 62 SOIL AERATOR Available to cooperators Call Staff CAMP MEADOWBROOK Available for corporate and business conference/ meetings, reunions, receptions, weddings, etc. CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS call the staff for arrangements. (256)

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