Brown Soil & Water Conservation District

BILL VOGEL – 2025 OUTSTANDING CONSERVATIONIST

The Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognizes Bill Vogel as the Outstanding Conservationist for 2025 in Brown County. Bill and his wife Melanie live south of Springfield in Stately Township with their children Lydia, Will, and June. He…Continue Reading →

Newest Water Quality Certified Farmer – Mark Portner

Location: Farms in Prairieville and Stark townships Scope of operation: Corn/Soybean/Wheat rotation, regeneratively managed, working livestock into the rotation on crop land to increase diversity Why did you choose to apply? Mark met Herman Bartsch, South Central Area Certification Specialist…Continue Reading →

Watonwan River Watershed Cost Share Funds