The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (DCSWCD) is proud to announce Rodney and Bryce Kimmes of Hastings, MN as the District’s 2019 Outstanding Conservationists. According to a District press release, over the past decade, the Kimmes have worked with the DCSWCD and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to install grassed waterways and establish cover crops to protect and improve soil health. Their farming operation has also adopted irrigation water management practices to reduce groundwater use. In addition, they have volunteered their time and expertise to work with the University of Minnesota Extension to complete irrigation water management research and have represented the agricultural community by participating in the Dakota County Ground Water Technical Advisory Group. The Kimmes were recognized at the DCSWCD Board meeting held on October 3rd and will be recognized at the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation District?s annual convention in December.
(Photo: L to R: Laura Zanmiller, DCSWCD Board Chair, Bryce Kimmes, and Rodney Kimmes. Photo Courtesy DCSWCD)
