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Conservation for Today, Tomorrow and the Future
| Turner County Conservation District | ||
| PO Box 416, 655 East
2nd Street — Parker, SD 57053-0416 Phone: 605-297-5564— FAX: 605-297-4332 |
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| The
Turner Conservation District lies in the southeastern part of the state
and in an area endowed with fertile black soil that is excellent for
growing corn, beans, grains, and grass. The county has a total of 391,680
acres, which includes 460 acres of water. Parker is the county seat.
About 83 percent of the acreage in the county is cropland and about
11 percent supports native grass. Corn, oats, soybeans, and alfalfa
are the main crops. Farming is diversified: livestock and grain crops
are the main sources of income.
The Turner Conservation District was organized by a referendum held on June 5, 1942. The area first included a total acreage of 70,298. The remainder of the acres was added between 1942 and 1946. The primary problems were flooding along the Vermillion River and Turkey Ridge Creek, and drainage. Objectives were conservation of the soil and water resources, flood control, preserving wildlife, protect the tax base, and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people in the district. The district contains the following watersheds: Turkey Clay Creek, Vermillion River, Turkey Ridge Creek, and Hurley Creek. |
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| Locally Led Success | ||
| Each year since 1978, the Turner Conservation District has sponsored and supported the District II Land Judging Contest. This annual event draws between 10-12 area schools with approximately 240-250 students participating. Five pits are dug – each being about 4 foot deep and 2 foot wide. Four pits are used in the actual judging with 1 pit used as a practice pit. The district awards three plaques for the top 3 team places and 10 individual medals, 3 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze, for the top ten students. Turner County has sent many teams and individuals to the national contests and other teams that have gone give credit to the land judging experience gained in Turner County. |
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| Conservation District Board of Supervisors and Staff | ||
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| Dennis Johnson Chairman Parker, SD |
Phil Weeldreyer Vice Chairman |
LaRon Hagena Supervisor Davis, SD |
| Ordell Oswald Supervisor Parker, SD |
Kent Westerman Supervisor Chancellor, SD |
Fran Ingalls
District Manager Parker, SD |
| Photos
courtesy USDA NRCS and SDACD Photo Contest |
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| This
website co-sponsored by: Big Sioux Nursery, Inc. Watertown, South Dakota |
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