Morgan Soil & Water Conservation District
Our mission: Persistently striving to educate society on the conservation and protection of our natural resources.
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Our Vision: Improve water quality, impede soil erosion and maintain higher levels of conservation standards for ourselves and our constituents.
Board of Supervisors
Cody Pletcher - Board Chair
Cody has served on the board since 2014. He farms along side his parents on a diversified row crop, hay and cattle operation. He lives with his wife and daughter in York Township.
Kevin Williams
Kevin has served the board in various roles since 1999. He operates Williams Jerseys with his family in Bristol township where they milk registered and commercial jersey cows. He and his wife have two daughters and three grandchildren.
Jeff Drake
Jeff has served on the board since 2021. He works for Ag Pro in Zanesville and has a cattle, hay and row crop operation. He lives with his wife and children in Union township.
Ralph Mingus
Ralph has served on the board since 2023. He has a cattle and hay operation and drives school bus for Morgan Local Schools. He lives with his family in Homer township.
Margie Haines
Margie has served on the board since 2022. She works at Peoples Bank and is active on the Haines Dairy Farm. She has two grown children and two grandchildren. She lives in Penn township.
Our Staff
Trista Nelson
Trista is the District Program Administrator. She is the friendly face that greets you in the office or answers your phone call. She has worked for the district since 2020. She and her husband have two sons and farm in Deerfield township.
Kenny White
Kenny is the District Technician. He works closely with producers on their conservation needs and oversees many statewide programs within the district. He and his wife farm along side his family in Windsor township.
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We are proud of our accomplishments in 2025