St Clair County Conservation District

05/08/2026

Our Rain Barrel Workshop is back and open for sign ups! 🌧️💧
Use the QR or link below to fill out the sign up form.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a sign up, not a confirmation. Spots are limited as there are only 50 barrels available. Serious signs up only. Signs up are first come, first served, priority given to residents within St. Clair County; and will be confirmed by a direct email when the sign up deadline has arrived, or sooner if it fills beyond the capacity. Registrants must attend the workshop and barrels must be picked up and will not be held beyond the workshop time.
Thank you for your cooperation! ☺️

Sign up here--> https://forms.office.com/r/08BdX7Tjh8

04/30/2026

Last week our staff and Board Member Garry Staples were given the privledge to speak to this year's Leadership St. Clair class on their AG Day.

Class participants toured several local farms learning about St. Clair County's strong AG roots. The Staples family welcomed everyone for lunch while we shared about the ag industry and programs and resources in place to help sustain and enhance operations.

From cattle to chickens, to tomatoes and blueberries, St. Clair County's AG roots run deep and diversified to help feed our communities. 🐂🚜
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04/22/2026

Last week we had such a fun time learning with students from Coosa Valley about soil and building Soil Babies! Together they learned there is a difference between dirt and soil and what all plants need to survive. ❤️🌱💧🌤

We can't wait to see how tall their babies grass hairs will get in the coming days! 😁

BIG thank you to our friends at the St. Clair Co-Op for tag teaming with us and providing soil and seeds for all the students. 👏
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04/12/2026

We had an incredible time at our 2nd Women in Agriculture Workshop this weekend—an inspiring two days dedicated to learning, connecting, and growing together! 🌱

Empowering women with hands-on farm and livestock skills is so important! Whether it’s caring for animals, managing land, or handling day-to-day operations, these skills build confidence, independence, and resilience. Women play a vital role in agriculture, and opportunities like this help ensure they have the knowledge and support to thrive in every aspect of the field.

We were also honored to hear from knowledgeable speakers representing a variety of resource agencies. Their insights, expertise, and willingness to share valuable tools and programs made a lasting impact on everyone in attendance Friday night. We especially enjoyed locally sourced beef for our dinner thanks to Dye Branch Farms and expertly cooked by our St. Clair County Cattlemen.

On Saturday, ladies grouped together and rotated thru stations to enhance their skills and later put to the test with a fun relay game! 👩‍🌾

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous sponsors and donors who made this workshop possible: Dixie Sod Farm, Dye Branch Farms, St. Clair Co-op, Coosa Valley RC&D, Tractor Supply Company, The Home Depot, The Golden Family, and the St. Clair Extension Service. Your support helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities for our agricultural community.

Here’s to strong women, strong farms, and a strong future in agriculture! 💚
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04/11/2026

Our Poster Contest is still open for entries! The deadline has been extended to May 1st! Teachers, you can incorporate this straight into your lessons!

Grades 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 are eligible to submit entries until May 1st. Contact our office directly via phone at 205 338 7215 or email at [email protected] for all the theme details and entry form.

03/24/2026

Agriculture touches every aspect of life! And bonus-- it's Alabama's #1 industry too. AG is strong in St. Clair County and we have a great community of farmers and who work in acres and not hours, who work in the blazing heat and bitter cold, who rise before dawn and don't quit until the job is done, even if it means midnight.

Join us in thanking your local farmers. Get to know them and buy local.
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Happy National Ag Day!🚜💚

We appreciate the hardworking farmers, foresters and producers who keep our state and our nation fed, clothed and thriving. Agriculture is Alabama’s #1 industry, contributing billions to our economy and supporting communities across all 67 counties.

Thank you to the men and women who rise before the sun, care for their animals and crops and ensure Alabama continues to grow strong!

03/20/2026

REGISTRATION IS EXTENDED!
Dont miss out on this unique opportunity to learn about resources and hands on training for the farm! 👩‍🌾🐄
Register by MARCH 26!

register here--> https://forms.office.com/r/yXVS0DYLsu
Questions or need help? PM or email us directly.

🌾 Women in Agriculture Workshop – Sign Up Now Open! 👩‍🌾
We are ready for round 2 of Women in Ag! Join us for an inspiring and hands-on workshop designed to educate, connect, and empower women involved in agriculture and conservation in a safe and uplifting environment. From practical skills to real-world experiences, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn, share, and grow alongside other women passionate about agriculture.

⚠️ Important Note: a $50 cash deposit is required to secure your spot. Your registration is not confirmed until your deposit is received. Space is limited, so be sure to submit your deposit promptly to secure your spot!

Don’t miss this chance to build knowledge, confidence, and connections in agriculture. We can’t wait to see you there!

👉 Sign up today at the link: https://forms.office.com/r/yXVS0DYLsu
If you need help or have trouble filling this form, call our office directly at 205 338 7215.

This workshop is made possible thanks to a Coosa Valley RC&D grant and our wonderful partners at St. Clair County-Alabama Extension .

03/20/2026

AG is everything! ❤️
Have some fun and enter the contest! 👇

As we look forward to celebrating National Ag Day on March 24, we thought it’d be fun to have a friendly competition sponsored by our friends at Dye Branch Farms! To enter, share a picture and a short description of what agriculture means to you. Entries will be posted on our page for all to see and participants names will be entered into a random draw to win a $100 giftcard to Dye Branch Farms Market.

03/02/2026

🌾 Women in Agriculture Workshop – Sign Up Now Open! 👩‍🌾
We are ready for round 2 of Women in Ag! Join us for an inspiring and hands-on workshop designed to educate, connect, and empower women involved in agriculture and conservation in a safe and uplifting environment. From practical skills to real-world experiences, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn, share, and grow alongside other women passionate about agriculture.

⚠️ Important Note: a $50 cash deposit is required to secure your spot. Your registration is not confirmed until your deposit is received. Space is limited, so be sure to submit your deposit promptly to secure your spot!

Don’t miss this chance to build knowledge, confidence, and connections in agriculture. We can’t wait to see you there!

👉 Sign up today at the link: https://forms.office.com/r/yXVS0DYLsu
If you need help or have trouble filling this form, call our office directly at 205 338 7215.

This workshop is made possible thanks to a Coosa Valley RC&D grant and our wonderful partners at St. Clair County-Alabama Extension .

03/01/2026

What a great AL Arbor Week event we had on Friday! St. Clair residents showed up ready to plant trees 🌳 in celebration.

We are thankful for the partnership with the AL Forestry Commission in providing trees for this yearly celebration and the City of Pell City for recognizing the importance of Arbor Week in Alabama and reinstating their "Tree City" status. 👏 Thanks to all who came out and eager to get trees. We will celebrate again next year! 🌲🏡
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