Our mission is to conserve, protect, and enhance our natural resources for current and future generations by providing information and assistance to landowners, operators, and residents of Madison County, Iowa.
Public Meetings & Events: Join Us!
Upcoming SWCD Board Meetings
Regular Monthly Meeting:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Madison County USDA Service Center
Meetings are open to the public.
To register or to request accommodations, please contact the office 48 hours in advance.
Calendar:
- Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (office closed for holiday)
- Wednesday, January 21: Madison County SWCD Commissioners Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, January 21: Madison County’s Most Wanted Event: Book Discussion + Creative Writing Workshop
- Friday, January 23: Last day for cover crop users to sign up for $5/acre Crop Insurance Discount Program
- Wednesday, February 4: Iowa Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference in West Des Moines
- Friday, February 6: CDI Scholarship applications due to local SWCD
- Saturday, February 7: Madison County’s Most Wanted Event: Book Discussion + Media Writing Workshop
- Monday, February 16: Washington’s Birthday (office closed for federal holiday)
- Tuesday, February 17: Madison County’s Most Wanted Event: Expert Panel Discussion on Wildlife Encounters
News & Announcements:
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Conservation Scholarships for Class of 2026
Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) and the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are offering Conservation Scholarships for graduating high school students who plan to pursue college studies in agriculture, conservation, or related fields. Applications must be submitted to the local SWCD office in the county where the student resides. The deadline to … Read more
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USDA Announces January 15 National Batching Deadline for Major NRCS Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) established a national Jan. 15, 2026, batching deadline for the first funding round of key conservation programs. This national batching date ensures producers have a clear, consistent timeline for participating in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Regional Conservation Partnership … Read more
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Assistant Commissioner Jim Gillespie Honored with Ruth Wagner Award
The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to announce that Jim Gillespie was presented the Ruth Wagner Award Honoring SWCD Assistant Commissioner on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the 79th Annual Conference of Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Iowa. After Jim Gillespie retired from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and … Read more
