Sandusky County Soil & Water Conservation district
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Special Notices
Election Legal Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Sandusky County 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 Sandusky County 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:
- At the SWCD office, 2000 Countryside Drive, Suite A, Fremont, OH 43420, from 8/13/2025 until 9/11/2025 during normal business hours; or
- At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at WR Hunt Club 5690 CR 237, Clyde, OH 43410 on 9/11/2025 from 5:30-6pm; or
- Voting absentee from 8/13/2025 until 9/11/2025, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address: 2000 Countryside Drive, Suite A, Fremont, OH 43420, by calling 419-334-6324, or emailing [email protected]. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 9/11/2025.
Two Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.
Nominees are:
- Scott Chalfin
- Dakota Polley
- Dusten Watson
Scott Chalfin
Scott Chalfin of Woodstone Farms lives in Scott Township with his wife, Elaine and has two sons, Kyle and Eric; as well as five grandchildren. Scott currently is the Chairman for the SWCD Board of Supervisors and is seeking reelection for his 4th term. If reelected, he hopes to continue the growth of H2Ohio and other such programs to aid farmers and help them reach their conservation practice goals. As a farmer, Scott produces corn, soybeans, and wheat, and has an aronia berry farm. He also promotes the conservation practices of cover crops, water control structures, and filter strips on his farm.
Dakota Polley
Dakota Polley of Polley Farms LLC hopes to bring his open-mindedness and willingness to listen to others’ opinions for feedback to make informed decisions for the Soil and Water office, if elected to the board. He lives in York Township with his wife, Abbey and has three children, Audrey, Emma, and Walker. Dakota works as a local electrician, while also farming on the family farm, where they produce soybeans, wheat, and hay. He’s also expressed interest in implementing cover crops on his fields, as well as other innovative conservation practices.
Dusten Watson
Dusten Watson of Watson Farms Inc. lives in York Township with his wife, Ruth and children, Peter and Claire. Dusten currently serves as the Vice Chairman for the SWCD Board of Supervisors and is seeking reelection for this 3rd term. If reelected, hopes to use his prior experience on the board to aid in decision making concerning the programs and opportunities Soil and Water offers, as well as furthering their successful conservation initiatives. As a farmer, Dusten produces corn, soybeans, and wheat. He implements several conservation practices on his farm, such as filter strips, grid sampling, variable rate fertilizer, minimal-till/no-till, and cover crops.
Tile Map Notice
Sandusky County SWCD will now be charging $10 a copy for tile maps for commercial businesses effective immediately. We thank you for your support and understanding.
– Sandusky County SWCD Office
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Sandusky County is currently home to:
– 85,038.4 Nutrient Management acres
– 20,958.3 Cover Crop acres
Our Story
Offering The Best conservation practices Since 1948...
Established in 1948, Sandusky County Soil & Water Conservation District was formed as the 62nd conservation district in Ohio. The district serves as a liaison between private landowners and federal agencies.
