SWCD Board Meeting
Our board meetings are held monthly at the USDA Service Center @
1160 S. Victory Drive, Mankato, MN
Next Board Meeting: Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Peer to Peer Mentor Program
Join this Conservation Community and help more farmers adapt!
A first of it’s kind program, this peer to peer initiative aims to establish a mentorship program linking seasoned soil health farmers with those seeking to adopt such practices.
Soil Health Cost Share Program
Ask us about how we can help you begin your soil health journey on your farm today!
Cost share is available for cover crops and residue and tillage management practices. We’ll provide assistance during the planning and implementation process. Contact us for more information.
About us
The SWCD is a governmental sub-division of the State of Minnesota.
The function of SWCD’s is to assist landowners in protecting soil and water resources. Minnesota currently has 90 SWCD’s, each of which is governed by a Board of five elected supervisors. The locally elected Board is responsible for setting program polices for the SWCD staff to carry out when implementing conservation programs.
Our Projects
Stay tuned for updates!
Our Board Supervisors
The role of the Elected District Supervisors is to develop policy, long range plans and budgets. Important programs and priorities of Blue Earth SWCD include Reinvest in Minnesota & One Watershed One Plan.
Bernie Paulson
District 1
John Shanahan
district 2
Carol Krosch
district 3
Jacob Quade
district 4
