DeKalb County Soil & Water Conservation District

03/09/2026

05/27/2025

Meet our 2025 DeKalb County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. From let to right Zachary Fuson, James Herndon, Judy Sandlin, Genrose Davis & Jimmy Womack. These Supervisors meet monthly to share ideas and make decisions that will contribute toward the common goal of Agricultural Conservation. Protecting soil and water in agriculture is done by using BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. These practices involve minimal soil disturbance, maintaining soil cover and crop rotation. Stop by the office at 647 Bright Hill Road, Smithville, TN 37166 to learn about cost-share practices that will help you help the land and water quality.

02/26/2025

DeKalb County Landowners may vote for three DeKalb County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors

Election will be held
Friday, February 28th, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.

Vote at one of three locations:
1) Sandlin Center, 102 Fairgrounds RD, Alexandria, TN 37012
2) Farmhouse Finds, 300 Jefferson RD, Smithville, TN 37166
3) UT Extension Office, 722 S. Congress BLVD, Smithville, TN 37166

02/21/2025

The nursery had a supply issue so the first 100 people will be getting Bur Oak instead of a White Oak.

02/05/2025

The DeKalb Soil & Water Conservation District is very happy to congratulate Luke Magness on his achievement in receiving the SWCD Scholarship. Although Luke was chosen as the recipient in April of 2024 based on his career goals and grade point average; he had to fulfill the SWCD’s requirements to earn this scholarship. The SWCD Board acknowledges, appreciates and looks forward to seeing Luke’s accomplishments in the future. Pictured from left to right are those who presented Lukes Scholarship to him on behalf of the DeKalb SWCD Board. Jessica Francis, District Conservationist; Pamela Hale, Office Administrator; Luke Magness, Scholarship Recipient and Gene Robinson Soil Conservationist.

12/09/2024

‼️If you’re looking for a job in agriculture check this out~ college degree not necessary.‼️

09/19/2024

CALEB GULLEY, MLRA Leader and Makenzie Morton, Soil Technician in action for Farm Day NRCS / SWCD

09/19/2024

Another 3rd grade Farm Day in the books. A huge THANK YOU! to Herndon Farms and Farm Bureau for hosting this event. Soil & Water Conservation District & the Natural Resource Conservation Service got to be a part of this fun day. Caleb Gulley and Makenzie Morton demonstrated a ‘Rain Simulator’ to 250 +/- students plus parents, teachers and other helpers. The Rain Simulator shows how we lose soil when the ground has been plowed or nothing is growing in it. It shows the importance of taking care of our water and soil. There were 17 stations students could learn from, some of these stations were participation stations. Plus, they got to go on a hayride to see a pond, cattle grazing, crop fields, and farm machinery. Among the stations there we had Forestry with Smokey the Bear, it is his 80th Birthday this year, so some of us got our picture with him. From left to right is Jimmy Herndon, Judy Sandlin, Pamela Hale, Smokey, Jessica Francis, Makenzie Morton, Genrose Davis and Zachary Fuson.

06/24/2024

SWCD is partnering with NRCS for Open office day. Stop in to learn how we can help you meet your land's obiectives ~

05/15/2024

Below is an ‘NRCS At-A-Glance’ flyer that explains what the NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE does for Americans in Tennessee.

It shows what was accomplished in 2023 and states goals set for 2024. Soil and Water Conservation Districts help the Natural Resource Conservation Service accomplish their goals.

Look at the website referenced on page 2 and the programs available to our American Farmer. If there is something that would benefit your land please stop by the office at 647 Bright Hill Road, Smithville, TN.

05/15/2024

03/18/2024

The application deadline for Soil Technician Resumes has been extended through April 16th.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.