Pipestone County Conservation & Zoning
Pipestone County is updating its current Land Use Plan. Please take this survey:
2026 Outstanding Conservationist
Our 2026 Conservationist of the Year award goes to the Pierson family. Nathan and Steve run a corn & soybean operation near Woodstock. Their soil health journey began in 2017 when Nathan joined the operation switching from conventional to vertical tillage. Prevent plant in 2019 got them to try cover crops and after the soil and water conducted a soil health assessment on their farm, they were encouraged and decided to transition to strip-till and cover crops. With the help of some financial and technical assistance through the SWCD, NRCS, and MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program, the Pierson’s are enjoying the reductions in wind erosion, increased biological activity, and fertilizer savings, from these practices. The Pipestone SWCD is proud to recognize their good stewardship.
Partnership
Partnership
Partnership
We work together to put conservation practices on the ground by utilizing State Funds and working directly with local producers/landowners and area engineers.
Buffers
Partnership
Partnership
Lots of discussion in the State of Minnesota has been revolving around Buffers to improve water quality in the state. If you are interested in learning more, contact our office or click on the link below.
Interested in testing your water?
Click below for details:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/wells/waterquality/tips.html