Each year the SWCD recognizes a producer and their family for their work to conserve and preserve our natural resources.  The Lac qui Parle SWCD is proud to recognize Dick Noble  as the 2025 Outstanding Conservationist.  They truly exemplify what it means to be an Outstanding Conservationist.  Thank you Dick for your work to protect our natural resources.

Dick Noble was chosen as the Lac qui Parle Soil and Water Conservationist of the Year for 2025.

Multi-generational family Ed, Dick and Nick Noble manage Prairie Hills Farm in SW Lac qui Parle county.

When Dick bought the 370 acres in the 90’s, his main objective was converting the brome fields to native species for hunting. These early conversions led the way to an increasingly holistic approach as the Nobles now manage the land for improved biodiversity through seeding enhancements, timely burns and plantings of MN native tree and shrubs.

The Nobles  have also built positive working relationships with US fish & wildlife, DNR and their farm neighbors to coordinate on management, and to install a series of dikes across the property, strengthening wetland habitat and water storage in the area. Congratulations to the Nobles- we look forward to working with you in the coming years!