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
Annual Organizational Meeting:
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.
Madison County USDA Service Center
Regular Monthly Meeting:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at TIME TBD
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.
News & Announcements:
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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
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Recap of Madison SWCD Activities at 2025 County Fair
Over the past several years, the Madison County Fair has become an annual tradition and opportunity for the Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) to recognize stewards of our natural resources and to reach out to members of the community, especially those who may not be familiar with the SWCD. On Wednesday evening, … Read more
