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Monthly Archive: January 2018

District Announces 2017 Conservation Farmer of the Year

Congratulations to the Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2017 Conservation Farmer of the Year: Dalane Allenbaugh of Allenbaugh Farms! Dalane is a Coles County native. He grew up in rural Mattoon, and started farming with his father, Duane.…
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Photo Contest Deadline Approaching

Entries for the Coles County SWCD conservation photo contest must be received by March 9th to be considered for this year’s contest. In addition to the chance to win at the local level, photos will be entered in the statewide…
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Sponsors sought for Arbor Day seedlings

We are gearing up to teach Coles County’s third graders all about trees this Arbor Day! Every third grade classroom that we visit will be presented with the history of Arbor Day, a discussion of the importance of trees, and…
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