Traverse Soil and Water Conservation District

 

The mission of the Traverse Soil & Water Conservation District is to provide equal opportunity assistance to landowners, producers and residents of Traverse County for the education and promotion of conservation practices and proper land use to protect and enhance Traverse County's natural resources. 

 


Free Cover Crops 2.0 Workshop

March 18, 2026 at the Wheaton Legion

10am - 2pm


TJ Kartes returns to discuss designing cover crop mixes to maximize benefits to cash crops and your bottom line.

Stephanie McLain will speak about the soil heath journey and how practices work together to restore soil function.

Local staff and partners will present updates on programs and funding availability.





Soil Health Practice Grants Available!

For Cover Crops, Strip-Till, No-Till, and Other Practices

Contact SWCD staff for details, information or to apply!  

The Soil is Alive on Highway 75

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This field day event featuring keynote speaker

Ray Archuleta in Traverse County was held on July 11, 2024.
Approximately 140 individuals attended the free event.
Thank you to our sponsors for contributions to make
this exciting day possible!
 
 

 
Regional & State Soil Health Programs:
Enrollment is open! 

 details about a soil health program for farmers

Click here for details about this program

Click to print an enrollment form

 

 

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Septic System Upgrade Grant:

Application Period Now Open for 2026

You may review the eligibility criteria by clicking the link below.

Click here for Information and Application Form

 


 

Traverse SWCD is a regional distributor of VIGILIS TREE SHELTERS

Click here to learn more! 

 

 

 

Traverse SWCD - 304 4th St N, Wheaton, MN 56296 - 320-563-8218 ext 3