Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation

CONGRATULATIONS TO AZLYN RAJA!!!

Cumberland SWCD's has chosen Azlyn as their representative at the Resource Conservation Workshop being held at NC State University this summer !!!! Azlyn has proven herself to be a very industrious and impressive candidate, with a passion for environmental studies.

The RCW workshop offers students a chance to participate in hands on studies at NCSU in subjects such as soil health, water quality, forestry, wildlife and other environmental topics. Students get to experience a bit of college life as they live in the dorms during their time at the workshop. RCW also offer the opportunity of earning scholarships!!

For more information regarding RCW: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/soil-water-conservation/programs-initiatives/education-programs/resource-conservation-workshop

Lena Simmons, Cumberland SWCD Chair was sworn in as Area VII Chair by Bryan Evans, Executive Director of North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

The Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors recognized outgoing board member Clifton McNeill Jr. during the board’s regular meeting held Dec. 14 in the Cumberland County Agriculture Center.

Cumberland SWCD Board of Supervisors Chairman, C. Wayne Collier presented a plaque of appreciation to McNeill during the meeting. McNeill was appointed to the Board of Supervisors by the N.C. Soil and Water Conservation Commission and began service on Jan. 17, 2012.

“Clifton McNeill has been a great leader and an encourager for me and a lot of other people to stay involved and keep conservation in mind for everything we do – keeping our soil in place, clean water and preserving farmlands,” said Collier.

McNeill has served as a chairman of the Cumberland SWCD Board of Supervisors as well as chairman of Area VII, which encompasses Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland counties. McNeill has also served on the Joint Planning Board and was on the South River Electric Membership Board of Directors from 2013 – 2023.

McNeill is a second-generation produce farmer in the Hope Mills area. Before retiring, he grew strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes and cabbage up until 2015 at his farm in Gray’s Creek

Cumberland SWCD is very grateful for Mr. McNeill's service and support over these many years.

www.NCSoilWater.org NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation, Inc.
P. 919.510.4599 1401 Sunset Drive | Suite 202 | Greensboro, NC 27408-7200
2024/2025 Careers in Conservation Scholarship
Application Open: November 27, 2023
Application Closes at 11:59 PM on FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The Careers in Conservation Scholarship Program's goal is to increase the number of qualified people committed to working in the field of natural resource management thereby supporting the mission of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Scholarship recipients will be students who are currently pursuing or have firm plans to pursue a college degree in natural resource management or other closely related fields. The Foundation’s scholarship program is funded by generous donations from the Bowman family and other private donors.

Program website https://ncsoilwater.org/programs/careers-in-conservation-scholarship-program/
Application Form: https://ncsoilwater.org/careers-in-conservation-scholarship-program-application/

*** The Foundation accepts online applications only! ***

Careers in Conservation Scholarship Program Application - NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation Careers in Conservation Scholarship Program Application Scholarship Application is now open Academic Year 2024-2025 Application Deadline: February 2, 2024 @ 11:59PM The NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation’s Careers in Conservation Scholarship Program’s goal is to increase the number of...

Cumberland SWCD sponsored this year's land judging for the FFA South-Central Region which consists of 11 counties.

Congratulations to the team from West Columbus Highschool that placed 1st and the Lumberton Highschool team that placed 2nd in the Senior Land Judging Competition.

Congratulations to the team from Lumberton Highschool that placed 1st and the team from West Columbus Highschool that placed 2nd in the Junior Land Judging Competition.

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Please help us spread the word! We are having an Open House at the Cumberland County NC - Cooperative Extension.

Please stop by Saturday, August 5th and learn about all the programs and information available to the general public.

A huge thank you to our Sponsors for their amazing donations for our door prizes! We have multiple
gift certificates for more than five area nurseries and gardens, an autographed gardening book, a FREE Better Living Series class, a one night stay at a Bed and Breakfast, and more.

Thank you Bell's Seed Store, Big Bloomers Flower Farm, Brie Grows, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Clicks Nursery Greenhouse, The Elizabethtown Inn, Lori's Ace Home & Hardware, Pates Farm Market!

Space is limited! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity.

Please contact Jessica with any questions: [email protected]

New 7ft Great Plains Grain Drill was rented out the day we brought it home. Contact our office at 910-484-8479 ext 3 for rental on this grain drill or on our 10ft John Deere grain drill.