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Fillmore SWCD

Fillmore SWCD

Promoting Natural Resource Stewardship

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    • Soil Health
    • Local Water Management
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    Programs
    • Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
    • Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)
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    • Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program – MAWQCP
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Scholarships

The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors two $500.00 scholarships for Fillmore County students pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture or related field.

High School Scholarship

The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a $500.00 scholarship for a graduating Fillmore County high school student pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture or related field. 

Applications must include an essay, in 500 words or less, on “What Natural Resource Conservation Means to me”. This year’s deadline is 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2023. Send to our office address to arrive by that time.

Graduating High School Senior Scholarship Application

2022 Recipient

Congratulations to our 2022 Graduating High School Senior Scholarship recipient, Morgan Pickett. Morgan is the daughter of Colin and Jen Pickett of Preston. Morgan plans to attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities to major in Nutrition and minor in Ag Education. She edged out some strong competition with her combination of academic, and athletic accomplishments, leadership, and extra-curricular activities. We wish her well and are glad we could help her pursue her future goals. Congratulations, Morgan!


Returning College Student Scholarship

The District offers a $500.00 scholarship for Fillmore County college students who will be returning to school in the fall. To be eligible, students must be a returning college sophomore, junior or senior, pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture, or a related field, be enrolled in classes for fall and not a prior SWCD scholarship recipient. Check awarded upon receipt of fall transcripts showing successful completion of courses.

Applications must also include an essay, in 500 words or less, on “What Natural Resource Conservation Means To Me”. This year’s deadline is 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2023. Send to our office address to arrive by that time.

Returning College Student Scholarship Application

2022 Recipient

Congratulations to our 2022 Returning College Student Scholarship recipient, Avalon Jacobson. Avalon is the daughter of Ryan and Leah Jacobson.  Avalon graduated from Rushford-Peterson, and is currently attending the University of Wisconsin River Falls, majoring in Animal Science and Dairy Science, with a minor in Graphic Design.  The Fillmore SWCD wish her well and are glad we could help her pursue her future goals.  Congratulations, Avalon!

Past Graduating High School Senior Winners

2021-Kaylor Soiney

2020-Kelsey Biel

2019-Madilyn Smith

2018-Brady Ristau

2017-Jared Troendle

2016-Lexie Dols

2015-Travis Troendle

2014-Andrew Love

2013-Ashley Bue

2012- Shannon Jo Merkel

2011- Tyler Spande

2010- Alishia Keyes

2009- Adam Hazel

2008- Samantha Selness

2007-

2006-Ryan Bishop

2005-Jordan Vitse

2004-Matthew Nelson

2003-Brady Bergey

2002-Michael Aggen

2001-Andrew Kingsley

2000-Christopher Miller

Fillmore SWCD District Services

Envirothon

The Envirothon is an outdoor environmental learning competition for high school students. Area competitions are administered by the state’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts, in partnership with conservation organizations, educators, and other natural resource agencies.
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Sixth Grade Conservation Day

6th grade classes from the schools in the county to learn more about the natural resources in the county.
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Conservation Kids

Conservation Kids is dedicated to making Natural Resource Conservation fun and relatable for kids of all ages.
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Classroom and Event Presentations

The Fillmore SWCD has many interactive educational resources for your classroom and/or public event setting.
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Scholarships

The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors two $500.00 scholarships for Fillmore County students pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture or related field.
Learn More

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