2026 Cover Crop Program

Applications Accepted
July 1 to August 15

$50/Acre Single Species
$60/Acre Multi Species

2026 Cover Crop Application

Board Meeting Notice

Winona County SWCD
Board of Supervisors

AGENDA

SWCD Office
400 Wilson Street North - Lewiston MN 55952

Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Third Thursday
August 20, 2026
10:00 am

2025 Outstanding Conservationist

Claire Bender and Sue Ramthun
have been named
Area 7 Outstanding Conservationists
for their long-term dedication to protecting soil, water and wildlife along Trout Run Creek near St. Charles.

Click to learn more on how
their partnership with
Winona County SWCD
and other agencies has
transformed their land and
improved local water quality.

SWCD Supervisor
Leads by Example

Winona County SWCD Board Supervisor, Tom Scarponcini, is leading by example! Tom wants to leave the production ability of his farm in better condition than he found it. Rotational grazing is the way he is achieving his goal.
Click the link below to learn more.

2026 Cover Crop Program

Applications Accepted July 1 to August 15

$50/Acre Single Species
$60/Acre Multi Species

View Application

Board Meeting Notice

Winona County SWCD
Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Third Thursday
July 16, 2026
10:00 am
SWCD Office
400 Wilson Street North – Lewiston MN 55952

View Agenda

2025 Outstanding Conservationist

Claire Bender and Sue Ramthun have been named Area 7 Outstanding Conservationists for their long-term dedication to protecting soil, water and wildlife along Trout Run Creek near St. Charles.

Click to learn more on how their partnership with Winona County SWCD and other agencies has transformed their land and improved local water quality.

Learn More

SWCD Supervisor Leads by Example

Winona County SWCD Board Supervisor, Tom Scarponcini, is leading by example! Tom wants to leave the production ability of his farm in better condition than he found it. Rotational grazing is the way he is achieving his goal.

View Video