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Benton SWCD Benton SWCD provides technical, financial and educational services for the conservation and wise use of all natural resources within Benton County, Iowa.

Benton SWCD partners with the State of Iowa and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide a wide range of services and resources to benefit the natural resources of Benton County, Iowa. Technical assistance is available free of charge to help people install practices which benefit soil conservation, water quality and wildlife. The District also provides connections to state and federal cost-share assistance and low-interest loans for practices. Benton SWCD is open 8:00-4:40, Monday through Friday, but is closed all federal holidays.

05/14/2026

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Streamside Buffer Initiative Pilot Project was designed to improve water quality in priority watersheds, including those upstream from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. The project encourages farmers and landowners to plant perennial buffers in fields along streams to prevent nutrient runoff from entering these important source water areas. This voluntary, flexible program encourages conservation that is practical and impactful. Learn more at CleanWaterIowa.org.

03/24/2026

On , we recognize the unwavering dedication of American farmers, ranchers, and producers who provide the food and resources that sustain our communities. USDA is committed to putting farmers FIRST by supporting their vital work, always ❤️🇺🇸🧑‍🌾

03/24/2026

VINTON — On Wednesday March 18, students participated in Drive Your Tractor to School Day, with 13 tractors taking part in this unique tradition.

03/18/2026

Benton Co. FSA is hiring!!

03/11/2026
03/11/2026

Join conservation agronomist Evan Brehm and farmer Jim O’Connell for a webinar on Tuesday, March 17 from noon to 1 p.m. to learn how they've been implementing practices to improve water quality.

They installed a bioreactor, saturated buffer and wetland on Jim's farm. These edge-of-field practices can reduce the amount of nitrates leaving a farm and entering the watershed.

RSVP now: https://bit.ly/3ZKGvA1

03/11/2026

🐮 This week's Scholarship Spotlight is:

🏆 Josh Wiley

👏 Congratulations, Josh!

📆 Reminder: 2026 Scholarship Applications due April 1.

📨 Email [email protected] for an application.

02/18/2026

Today begins Grain Bin Safety Week, February 15-21! It's celebrated each year during the third full week of February to raise awareness about the dangers of working in and around grain bins.

Check out this month's Iowa Soybean Review cover story of New Providence, Iowa farmer Arick Baker's story of being fully engulfed in corn at https://www.iasoybeans.com/newsroom/article/just-pause-and-think

This annual safety campaign underscores the importance of grain bin safety practices and the role of grain rescue equipment and training for first responders in preventing life-threatening grain bin entrapments. It serves as a crucial reminder that safety practices should be followed every day, with the goal of maintaining a safe working environment throughout the entire year. Find more info at https://www.nationwide.com/business/agribusiness/safety-risk-management/safety-programs/grain-safety/grain-bin-safety-week/

📸 Iowa Soybean Association/Jocelyn Kuboushek

Congratulations, Greg!!
01/16/2026

Congratulations, Greg!!

VINTON — For the past 16 years, Greg Walston has been bringing growth to the citizens of Benton County. And even though he will be retiring at the end of

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1705 West D Street
Vinton, IA
52349

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(319) 472-2161 Ext 3

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