Benton Conservation District

The Benton Conservation District will host a free workshop Saturday March 16th focuses on making horse chores easier and faster while still protecting the heath of your horse as well as your property.  Topics include Horse Pasture Management, Manure Management, preventing wildfires, and much more.  Th...

The weather could be dreary across the Columbia Basin this weekend, which means this will be a perfect opportunity to attend the Benton Conservation District’s Small Farms Workshop.  The BCD’s Erin Hightower told the Washington Ag Network this will be an great opportunity for networking and to learn the latest farming management practices for smaller operations.   Hightow...

Benton Conservation District (BCD) is now accepting applications from landowners to implement conservation projects on private property.  BCD works to encourage wise stewardship of soil, water, air, fish and wildlife.  Some examples of eligible projects include irrigation system conversions, variable frequency drives, pasture fencing, off-channel watering for livestock, fish screens for irrigation

This Saturday, the Benton Conservation District will host a workshop focused on increase habitat for pollinators.   BCD’s Erin Hightower says this weekend’s event will focus on using natural vegetation to help pollinators that are struggling.   She say...