Time is running out to place a bid on the 2013 Haybuster No-Till Drill! This drill would be great for planting your cool & warm season grasses, food plots, pastures, crops, etc. Sealed bids will be taken until 12pm on July 8th. You can see the drill at our office at 408 N Market St in Paris. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Congratulations to 2022 Henry County Conservationists of the Year Don & Brenda Parker!
Henry County farmers Don & Brenda Parker were awarded the 2022 Henry County Conservationist of the Year Award by the Paris Henry County Chamber of Commerce during the 2022 TN River Jam. The Conservationist of the Year is awarded annually and is designed to recognize farmers/producers in Henry County who delivers exceptional conservation results, is highly innovative, has shown that they are a leader in conservation, and shares knowledge within the agriculture industry. The Parkers were presented their award by the Henry County Extension Office with the following statement:
"Parker Farms have spent their career utilizing and adopting farming practices which have sustained and improved soil quality and health on their farms. For more than 18 years, Mr. Don and Mrs. Brenda have implemented no-till farming practices and crop rotations to improve soil and water quality. They have also incorporated water and sediment control basins that have reduced and controlled erosion. The Parkers have integrated cover crop rotations over the past 10 years which have assisted with soil health, erosion and water quality. They have also established pollinator habitat on their farm to help promote and enhance pollinator species. In addition to advocating for conservation through their farming practices, Mr. Don and Mrs. Brenda also serve on many local agricultural committees and boards. Such as: Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Board, Henry County Farm Bureau, Henry County Farm Bureau Women, just to name a few."
Congratulations to the Parkers for their conservation efforts to improve the land and water resources in Henry County! The Henry County SWCD thanks them for their past works and continued devotion to soil conservation and sustainability for future generations!
The Henry County SWCD recently awarded three $500 scholarships to local Henry County students who plan to major in and pursue a career in an Agriculture or Natural Resources related field.
The Charles W. “Dickie” Brewer Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Blake Kennedy, son of Chad & Stephanie Kennedy. Blake graduated from Murray State University in May with a degree in Agricultural Systems Technology and will continue Graduate studies at MSU this Fall.
The Henry County Soil Conservation District Scholarships were awarded to graduating Henry County High School Seniors Josey Pettit and Addison Delaney. Josey, daughter of Tommy & Amy Pettit, plans to attend Mississippi State University this Fall and major in Ag Economics. Addison, daughter of Scott & Heather Delaney, plans to attend Murray State University this Fall and major in Agriscience Technology.
The Henry County SCWD is very proud of what these students have accomplished and wishes them the very best in their future endeavors!
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
The Paris Field Office was honored to receive the 2021 Hugh Hammond Bennett Spirit of the Agency Award. This award is given to a federal, state, and/or local employee or partner that showcases and exemplifies the NRCS mission of "Helping People, Help the Land". The award recipient embodies the spirit of the agency by providing exemplary customer service and technical assistance thus demonstrating a passion and ethic for delivering natural resource conservation opportunities. We are very grateful to receive the Spirit of the Agency Award and look forward to continuing to serve our community while helping to provide conservation in Henry County!