Mission Statement: To promote soil and water conservation by offering financial, technical, informational, and educational assistance and opportunities to the people of the district, as we have a duty to use resources wisely and to preserve them for the future.
History: In 1937 State Legislature, under Governor William Langer, enacted Senate Bill 222 providing soil conservation districts a law with provisions for organizing such districts under state supervision. Districts are responsible for carrying out soil and water conservation.
Districts are organized by the vote of the people within the district and are managed by a board of supervisors also elected by the people. Resident farmers and landowners of Barnes County voted in 1948 to approve the formation of their district.
Districts are organized by the vote of the people within the district and are managed by a board of supervisors also elected by the people. Resident farmers and landowners of Barnes County voted in 1948 to approve the formation of their district.
Board Supervisors:
Bob Bruns (resigned), Carl Pederson, Mardy Dahl, Charlene Stenson, Shelly Nelson, and Kurt Reidman (not pictured) |
SCD & NRCS Office Staff:
Alex Wittenberg - State Agronomist (NRCS) Jason Elston - District Tech (SCD) Cody Hoggarth - Farm Bill Specialist (SCD) Travis Carter - Designated Conservationist (NRCS) Shelby Larson - District Conservationist (NRCS) Jessica Jones - Administrative Professional/ Outreach Coordinator (SCD) |
Attention Senior Class of 2025!
Are you a Barnes County high-school senior who is planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college with a major in an
agricultural-related program or an environmental science program? You could be eligible to receive a scholarship from Barnes County Soil Conservation District! The recipient will receive a $500 scholarship award by providing proof of completion of the first semester of college.
Please return your completed application by May 15, 2025, to:
Barnes County Soil Conservation District
110 Winter Show Road SW, Suite 3
Valley City, ND 58072
or you may e-mail your application to jessica.jones@nd.nacdnet.net