Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Van Wert 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 Van Wert County 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 7/7/2025 until 8/5/2025 during normal business hours; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at LifeHouse Church on 8/5/2025 from 5:00-6:00 pm ; or
3.) Voting absentee from 7/7/2025 until 8/5/2025, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert, by calling 419-238-9591, or email becky@vanwertswcd.com. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 8/5/2025 at 4:00 pm.
Two Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.
Nominees are:
1. Dustin R. Schaadt
2. Dustin Frey
3. Phillip Young
Van Wert SWCD and Farm Bureau co-host Ag Banquet
The Van Wert SWCD held their 75th Annual Meeting by co-hosting with the Van Wert Farm Bureau at the Ag Banquet on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 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. Elliot Callow and Brett Schumm were elected to serve a three year term commencing January 1, 2025.
Dinner was provided by Streetlight Catering.
Wyatt Friedrich was the SWCD Scholarship recipient. Dustin Schaadt was 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 recipient.
Farm Bureau presented Membership Ag Awards. The Van Wert Ag Hall of Fame Award was presented to Farm Focus for their many agricultural accomplishments.
Sponsors for the evening were: Farm Bureau, the Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District and Ag Credit.
Pictures from the Annual Meeting
Ag Hall of Fame Recipients- Farm Focus
Pictured with SWCD board members
Conservation Farmer of the Year- Dustin Schaadt pictured with SWCD supervisor Craig Pohlman
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 |