Summit County Local Work Group Meeting Announced
The Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are pleased to announce an upcoming Local Work Group (LWG) Meeting open to all agricultural stakeholders and producers in Summit County.
Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Russell Pry Building, 1180 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44301
Purpose
The purpose of this annual LWG meeting is to set local conservation priorities and bring conservation stakeholders together to discuss topics and issues relevant to helping Summit County farmers and private landowners better conserve natural resources. Attendees are encouraged to share their technical and educational assistance needs related to:
●Forestry
●Row Crops
●Pasture & Grazing
●Specialty Crops
Information discussed and gathered at this meeting will help maintain the quality of technical assistance and may be utilized by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in future conservation efforts.
How to Register / More Information
All agricultural stakeholders and producers are welcome and encouraged to attend. To register for this meeting, please click the button below.
Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Russell Pry Building, 1180 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio 44301
Purpose
The purpose of this annual LWG meeting is to set local conservation priorities and bring conservation stakeholders together to discuss topics and issues relevant to helping Summit County farmers and private landowners better conserve natural resources. Attendees are encouraged to share their technical and educational assistance needs related to:
●Forestry
●Row Crops
●Pasture & Grazing
●Specialty Crops
Information discussed and gathered at this meeting will help maintain the quality of technical assistance and may be utilized by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in future conservation efforts.
How to Register / More Information
All agricultural stakeholders and producers are welcome and encouraged to attend. To register for this meeting, please click the button below.
You're invited!
Summit Soil and Water Conservation District monthly Board meetings are open to the public. If you would like to be informed of special meetings throughout the year or if you wish to attend a regular meeting, please contact the office. For the full schedule of meeting dates and times, please click the button below.
Election ResultsAs a result of a recent election held by The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission for the election of Supervisors of the Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District, two supervisors were elected to a three-year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.
Please join us in congratulating our newly re-elected supervisors, Ana Burns and Robert Curtis. You can find more information about them by clicking on their pictures below.
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Year in ReviewInterested in what we've been up to for the past year? Check out our Year in Review below to see all off the amazing things Summit SWCD has accomplished recently!
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Native Plant Sales:Summit Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to support local and regional native plant sales! This spring, many Soil and Water Conservation Districts will host native plant sales, offering a variety of herbaceous plants, groundcovers, shrubs, and trees to enhance your landscape. Additionally, several local native plant nurseries in our area provide an excellent opportunity to explore and select your favorite native plants in person. Embrace native plants to create a healthier, more sustainable environment!
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SWCD offerings:Cuyahoga SWCD plant sale
Geauga SWCD tree sale Stark SWCD tree sale Portage SWCD plant sale Lorain SWCD seedling sale Wayne SWCD tree sale Lake SWCD plant sale Ashtabula SWCD seedling sale Ashland SWCD tree sale 
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Learn about our mascot Ricky!!
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