Howard Soil & Water Conservation District

Providing leadership and education for protecting, enhancing

and utilizing the soil and water of Howard County, Iowa.

 

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Order Tree Seedlings for Spring Planting

Trees need to be ordered early in the year to be delivered in the spring for planting. Various sources are available for ordering. Place your orders as soon as possible to assure that you receive the species of tree or shrub that you want.

The Howard SWCD sells tree and shrub seedlings and have many species available. Our seedlings are sold in multiples of 25. The plants are available for customer pick up in mid-April

Funds from this sale goes toward the Booster Club, which is used to help finance conservation activities such as scholarships, outdoor classroom activities, postage, and conservation awards.

For an Order Form, click here or contact the office.  Deadline for ordering is March 26, 2010*

*Our Tree Sale is held annually, so if you missed the deadline this year, please check back in January.

How Do Farmstead Windbreaks Help?

Farmstead Windbreaks apply the principles of windbreaks in general to the specific need of protecting farm homes, buildings, equipment, and animals.

DRIFTING SNOW - prevents or greatly reduces drifting around buildings, on walkways and roadways, and in feedlots.

COLD WINTER WINDS - protects the farm, family and farm animals by reducing wind velocities.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION - lowers the cost of home heating (up to 30%), heating livestock and machine maintenance buildings, livestock feed, and snow removal.

 

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