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​    FAREWELL TO RICHARD

​July 31 marked the departure of Adams Soil & Water Conservation Technician Richard Purdin. Richard has taken over the role as Ag and Natural Resource/Community Development educator with Adams Co office of OSU Extension. We wish Richard much success as he embarks on his new career. 

ELECTION RESULTS

The 13th Joint Annual Meeting of Adams Soil & Water and Adams Co Farm Bureau was held on August 4. Due to COVID19 restrictions our meeting was held outdoors in Shade Tree Park at the Adams Co Fairgrounds. Adams Soil & Water conducted a supervisor election. The two elected were Mark Ross II of Peebles and John Day of Seaman. They will begin their term on January 1, 2021. Congratulations to Mark and John. 

ADAMS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT IS HIRING!​

Adams SWCD is seeking to hire a full time District Conservation Technician.  The person filling this position will need to have a good working knowledge of soils information and be able to conduct conservation planning and construction.   An associate’s degree or higher in agriculture, environmental science or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is required for this position or three years or more of similar work experience.  Salary will be based on experience.   Benefits include vacation, medical insurance and OPERS. 
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Adams SWCD,   807 NE Main St., #B  West Union, OH 45693 or email to: conaway.adams.swcd@live.com, no later than   September 14, 2020 at 4:30 pm.  For more details please refer to the complete position description here. 
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ADAMS
Soil and Water Conservation District
(SWCD)
807 NE Main St., #B
West Union, OH 45693
Phone 937-544-1010
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Office Hours
Monday -Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

We are frequently out of the office conducting field visits or education programs. Before making a trip in to our office please call and confirm that someone will be available to assist you.
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There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country.
~Theodore Roosevelt
con·ser·va·tion
noun \ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən\
: the wise use of natural resources (such as soil, trees, water, oil, etc.) to prevent them from being lost or wasted