Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District: Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Pollinator Workshop at Historic Canehill September 27th 2022
  • About Us
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  • Notices: Fertilizer Applicators in Washington County
  • 2022 Poultry Registration: Report Calendar Year 2021 information
  • Fertilizer Regulations: Manure and Commercial Fertilizers
  • Kinion Lake, Flood Control Dam
  • Equipment for Loan and for Rent: Pasture Aerator
  • Conservation Practice Standards--Planting, Watering, Fencing, Downloads
  • Conservation Services: Surveying, Planning, Maps for Sale, Incentives Programs
  • Ponds/Watering Systems Pond Book and Water System Downloads
  • Web Soil Survey
  • NRCS list of dozer operators, contractors and suppliers
  • Fencing and Tire Tank Demonstrations/High Tunnel Information
  • High Tunnel Practice: Funded through USDA/NRCS EQIP Incentives Program
  • Pasture/Hayland/Grazing Management
  • Weed Control: Weed ID Book Download a Free Copy or link to Your Smartphone
  • Bermudagrass Information/Forage Information
  • Riparian Planting Guide
  • Poultry Composting Video--Includes Hmong Language Translation
  • Feral Swine
  • Threatened, Endangered and At-Risk Species in Arkansas
  • 2019 Freedom of Information Court Order concerning Specialty License Plate Sales: WCCD vs Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts, and 2016 court order with WCCD's Report of Alleged Wasteful Spending and Mismanagement of AACD

Tire Tank

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Here, Allen Shumate discusses his tire tank.  Tire tanks are a great way to recycle old tires that shops typically give away.  This tank is automatically refilled using gravity flow from his pond located several hundred feet away. 

Tire Tank Installation Slideshow Download
Watering Facility Standard 614
Tire Tank Specifications

Fencing Basics

Fencing Installation Basics Slideshow Download
Fencing Specifications Code 382

Electric Fencing

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Here we see a "Stand-Off" electric fence holder.  This stand-off is attached to existing conventional barbed wire fencing to supply other areas of the farm with electric fencing. 

Rotational (Prescribed) Grazing

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With a well designed rotational grazing plan, you can improve grass yields, reduce the need for fertilizers and reduce your hay requirements.   Click here for a pamphlet concerning Electric Fencing.




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