The Lafayette County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to invite 4th grade students in Lafayette County to participate in their annual Conservation poster contest. The theme for this year’s contest is “Soil. Where It All Begins.” Soil grows our food, filters our water, supports wildlife habitats, and provides the foundation for our communities. Without soil, there would be no farms, forests, or places for humans and animals to thrive. Soil is such an important part of our ecosystem!

The District will provide poster board for the contest. The top three students in the county will be awarded prizes of $50/first place, $30/ second place, and $20 first place. Students and their families will be invited to attend the Open House luncheon on Wednesday, March 4, at the Community Building at Fairground Park, Higginsville, to receive their prize.

Please contact the District for contest rules and poster board @660584-8732 ext 3 or email charlene.petsch@swcd. mo.gov.