Faye and Kevin fell in love with the variety of forest on the woodland they’ve now owned for 6 years which includes young Douglas-fir and maturing mixed conifer while also supporting oak woodlands, oak savanna, and a streamside restoration planting of trees and shrubs.
Sunbow Produce field and farmer
Farmers and Rural Residents
The rural lands you manage can benefit from the implementation of conservation practices. Common improvements include installation of efficient irrigation systems, cover crops, manure compost facilities, and fences to keep livestock out of creeks. We’ll help you get started.
Natalie Allen collects soil at Rainshine Farm
Landowner Assistance
If you would like to have our resource conservationist come out to visit your site and discuss your concerns/issues/practices, please email Donna Schmitz (dschmitz@bentonswcd.org). Put “site visit” in the subject line and let her know what type of property you manage (crop land, pasture, forest, streambank, suburban lot, etc.), and a little bit about your concerns (erosion, habitat, manure, weeds, etc.).
Funding Opportunities
Benton SWCD’s Conservation Incentive Program, funded through local property taxes, is available to help Benton County residents implement conservation practices on their land.
Rural Road Sunset © A. Napier
Rural Living
As more people move to Benton County, the rural/urban buffers are shrinking. Some urban residents are now living next door to rural agricultural producers. To protect the agricultural and ecological values that the county’s natural resources provide to the region, new and current residents require easy access to practical information.
Tiger Lily buds
Native Plant Resources
Growing native plants helps preserve endangered species and discourage invasives, supports bees and other pollinators, and creates beautiful natural spaces. It’s also fun to get to know the plants you see in natural areas.
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