Highland SWCD’s 84th annual meeting held; Bohrers earn Cooperator of the Year award
Pictured from left to right 2026 Cooperator of Year Rachel Bohrer and Easton Bohrer of Bohrer Livestock, SWCD Board Chairman Kyle Mustard and SWCD District Technician Chuck Williams. (Submitted photo)
The 84th Annual Meeting of the Highland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was held Oct. 7 at The Barn at Hidden Ridge. During the meeting, several awards were presented, including District Soil Judging, Conservation Poster Contest County Winners and the 2026 Cooperator of the Year.
Caleb and Rachel Bohrer of Bohrer Livestock took home top honors this year by being named the 2026 Cooperator of the Year by the Highland SWCD supervisors and staff.
The Bohrers have been selected due to their determination to protect the natural resources of Highland County and continue to educate themselves about new technologies and techniques as they are developed. They are providing an outstanding example of how to incorporate conservation practices that will contribute to an environmentally and economically sound farm.
The election of supervisors for the Board of the Highland Soil & Water Conservation District was also held during the 84th Annual Meeting. There were three candidates running this year for two available positions serving a three-year term beginning January 2027. The candidates on the ballot were Nathan Brown, Dan Chambers and Jeff Roehm. When the election results were tallied, Jeff Roehm was re-elected and Nathan Brown was elected to serve on the Highland SWCD Board of Supervisors with fellow members, Alan Blackburn, Chris Cox and Kyle Mustard.