Welcome to Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District!
Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Van WertSoil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are 3 ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1.) At the SWCD office, 1185 Professional Drive, from 7/6/2026 until 8/4/2026 during normal business hours; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Life House Church on 8/4/2026 from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm ; or
3.) Voting absentee from 7/6/2026 until 8/4/2026, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 1185 Professional Drive, by calling 419-238-9591, or email becky@vanwertswcd.com. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 8/4/2026 at 4:00 pm.
1 Supervisor will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027and ending December 31, 2029.
Nominees are:
1. Dave Kemler
2. Tristin Miller
Van Wert SWCD and Farm Bureau co-host Ag Banquet
The Van Wert SWCD held their 76th Annual Meeting by co-hosting with the Van Wert Farm Bureau at the Ag Banquet on Tuesday, August 5 at Life House Church, Van Wert, OH. A SWCD election was held for two supervisor positions on the SWCD Board of Supervisors five member Board. Dustin Schaadt and Phil Young were elected to serve a three year term commencing January 1, 2026.
Dinner was provided by Lock 16 Catering. The speaker was Jolene Brown who delivered a powerful presentation on succession planning.
Claire Keysor, Emma Wells and Luke Heffelfinger were the SWCD Scholarship recipients. Tom and Doug Jones were recognized by the SWCD and received the Conservation Farmer Award. This award is given to honor individuals for their conservation achievements. Farm Bureau honored their scholarship recipients, Luke Heffelfinger and Emma Wells.
The Van Wert Ag Hall of Fame Award was presented to Fred Pond for his many agricultural accomplishments.
Sponsors for the evening were: Farm Bureau and the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District.
Pictures from the Annual Meeting 2025
Scholarship recipients Luke Heffelfinger, Claire Keysor, and Emma Wells (not pictured). Board members Craig Pohlman, Brett Schumm, Dave Kemler, and Elliot Callow.
Ag Hall of Fame Recipients- Fred Pond
Pictured with SWCD board members Craig Pohlman, Brett Schumm, Dave Kemler, and Elliot Callow
Conservation Farmer of the Year- Tom and Doug Jones pictured with SWCD supervisor Dave Kemler
Contact Us
Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District
1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891US
(419) 238-9591 or (567) 259-4253 email: becky@vanwertswcd.com
Hours
Open today | 07:30 am – 04:00 pm |