Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District to Host Annual Meeting, Election, and Customer Appreciation Day August 21

The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District‘s annual meeting and customer appreciation day will be held on August 21.

The Hardin SWCD annual meeting/customer appreciation is set to be held at the Hardin County Fairgrounds Shelter House at 5:00p.m.

Food and drinks will be provided along with fun activities, and door prizes. This event will also be the celebration and announcement of those who were elected to be on the Board of Supervisors as well as the winner of the Conservation Partner of the Year Award.

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Hardin Soil 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 Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.

There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:

1.) At the SWCD office, 950 West Kohler Street, Kenton, Ohio 43326, from 7/23/2025 until 8/20/2025 during normal business hours; or

2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Hardin County Fairgrounds Shelter House on 8/21/2025 from 5:00-6:00 ; or

3.) Voting absentee from 7/23/2025 until 8/20/2025, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 950 West Kohler Street, Kenton, Ohio, by calling 419-673-0456, or email denna.clem@usda.gov.

Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 8/21/2025 and 12:00 pm.                                                          

 One Supervisor will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.

Nominees are:

• Kyle Searson
• Matthew Haun