The Spring Valley-Wykoff FFA chapter will kick off its FFA week festivities with a chapter snow tubing event on Sunday at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch. On Monday, the chapter will serve treats to the teachers for staff appreciation after school. Tuesday will be the annual pancake breakfast open to the public from 7-9:30 a.m. in the Ag shop. The FFA week barnyard will take … [Read more...]
Chatfield FFA is a Multi-Year Top Ten Program in the State, Offering Equal Opportunities to All Students
Chatfield FFA is a multi-year MN FFA Top Ten FFA Chapter that has also received the 3 Star Chapter Award from National FFA, the highest award a chapter can receive. This award is based on the programming that a chapter offers and how it aligns with national level standards. One of the reasons that Chatfield FFA is so successful is their FFA Crop Plot that is managed by … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central FFA Chapter
By Sarah Schriever Fillmore Central FFA has had busy activities and events throughout the 2025-2026. To start us off, in October, 23 FFA members traveled to Indianapolis, Ind., to the 98th National FFA Convention. While there, members had the opportunity to explore colleges, learn about career opportunities, and discover new technology in agriculture. In addition to … [Read more...]
Grand Meadow FFA in 2025
The Grand Meadow FFA has had a busy year this year. We started off the year with a Livestock Evaluation team this, traveled to National Convention, and have had two more CDE teams compete this winter (Fish & Wildlife and Small Animal Vet Science). We have a few more CDE teams preparing for contests later this spring. Jackson Soltau will hopefully be getting his State Degree … [Read more...]
Major Milestone Achieved in Root River Restoration Near Eagle Bluff
By Staff of Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center A major milestone has been reached in the ongoing restoration of the Root River near Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, marking a significant step forward in efforts to address decades of erosion, restore natural river flow, and improve habitat for aquatic species. Phase 1 of construction – targeting three … [Read more...]
Conservation Remains Resilient in Fillmore County
By Riley Buley Fillmore Soil and Water thanks the Fillmore County Journal for providing us space to showcase the work the District has been doing in 2025. As with any year, 2025 was not without its challenges. Pauses in federal funding, a government shutdown, and the growing pains of a new program left – quite literally – hundreds of our producers wondering whether they … [Read more...]
Fillmore SWCD Staff
2026 Fillmore County Plat Book Now Available
The 2026 Fillmore County Land Atlas and Plat Book is now available. This newest edition published by Rockford Map Publishers is available for purchase from Fillmore County Soil & Water Conservation District, 912 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965. The new plat book accurately displays parcel boundaries, acreage data, roadways, waterways, railways, section lines, … [Read more...]
SWCD Awards Scholarships to High School and College Students
By SWCD Staff High School Scholarship The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a $500 scholarship for a graduating Fillmore County high school student pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture, or related field. 2025 High School Recipient Congratulations to our 2025 Graduating High School Senior Scholarship recipient, Mara Schwartz. … [Read more...]
Fillmore SWCD 6th Grade Conservation Tour
By SWCD Staff It was a beautiful fall day for the 38th annual Fillmore SWCD 6th Grade Conservation Tour. It was held on October 2, 2025, at Forestville State Park. With approximately 145 students from Fillmore Central, Kingsland, and Rushford-Peterson, our day was busy and exciting. Our organizer, Aaren Mathison, did a great job setting up the presenters, schedule, and … [Read more...]