HOMER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

What HOMER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT does

Homer Soil & Water Conservation District (Homer SWCD) is a political subdivision of the State of Alaska, organized under Alaska Statute 41.10 and operating since at least 2006 from its office at 432 E Pioneer Ave, Suite C, Homer, Alaska. Its mission is to provide education and leadership in the conservation and sustainable use of soil and water-related resources through cooperative programs that protect, restore, and improve the environment on the Kenai Peninsula. The district is governed by a Board of Supervisors and operated by a staff of six, with office hours limited to weekdays from 10am to 2pm.

The district delivers a portfolio of conservation services organized into four functional categories: nutrient analysis (soil testing, irrigation water testing, forage testing); certification (weed-free gravel, weed-free hay); conservation planning (technical support for farmers and landowners, forestry planning); and education and outreach (online, on-farm, and in-person classes, plus the Ag Updates newsletter). A recent addition is the Free Chokecherry Tree Removal & Replacement Program, which targets an invasive species threatening moose and salmon habitat. Educational programming includes the 2025 Ag & Grazing Lands Symposium and ongoing cooperator engagement.

Homer SWCD does not operate as a commercial enterprise. Services are provided free of charge or at minimal cost to local landowners and agricultural producers, consistent with publicly-funded conservation district operations. Funding derives from governmental sources, grants, cooperative programs, and a recently introduced online donation channel via Stripe. The entity has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue figures. It does not develop proprietary technology or software and has no AI, API, or data product offerings; its technology footprint is limited to a content website, an ArcGIS-based survey tool, Google Forms for service requests, and JotForm for inspection scheduling.

Name

HOMER SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Legal name

Homer Soil and Water Conservation District

Website

https://homerswcd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Homer Soil & Water Conservation District is an Alaska state political subdivision providing free soil, water, and forage testing; weed-free certifications; conservation planning; and invasive species management to Kenai Peninsula landowners, farmers, and community members.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Homer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Homer Soil & Water Conservation District is a local government subdivision of Alaska that provides education, technical assistance, and cooperative programs for the conservation and sustainable use of soil and water resources on the Kenai Peninsula. Its sellable offerings include soil, irrigation water, and forage nutrient testing; weed-free gravel and hay certification; conservation and forestry planning; direct technical support to farmers and landowners; invasive species programs such as the free Chokecherry Tree Removal & Replacement Program; and education delivered via online, on-farm, and in-person classes plus the Ag Updates newsletter.

Product overview

Homer Soil & Water Conservation District operates as a single-service local government agency offering a portfolio of conservation and agricultural technical services. The core offerings include soil testing, irrigation water testing, and forage testing (nutrient analysis services), along with weed-free certification programs for gravel and hay. The district also provides direct technical assistance to farmers and landowners through conservation planning and forestry planning services. Educational programming is delivered via online, on-farm, and in-person classes, supplemented by the Ag Updates newsletter. A notable recent program is the free Chokecherry Tree Removal & Replacement Program targeting invasive species on the Kenai Peninsula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soil Testing Laboratory analysis of soil samples to determine nutrient content and pH levels for agricultural and land management purposes; provided to farmers, landowners, and gardeners on the Kenai Peninsula.
• Irrigation Water Testing Laboratory analysis of irrigation water samples to assess quality and suitability for agricultural use; targeted at farmers and agricultural producers on the Kenai Peninsula.
• Forage Testing Laboratory analysis of forage samples to determine nutritional value for livestock feed management; aimed at farmers and grazing operators.
• Weed-Free Gravel Certification Certification service for gravel materials ensuring they are free of noxious weeds for use in construction, landscaping, and right-of-way projects.
• Weed-Free Hay Certification Certification program for hay bales to verify they contain no invasive plant species.
• Technical Support for Farmers Technical consulting services for farmers including conservation planning, resource management, and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Technical Support for Landowners Technical consulting services for landowners including conservation planning and natural resource management.
• Forestry Planning Planning services for forest management and timber resource conservation.
• Chokecherry Tree Removal & Replacement Program Free program offering removal of invasive chokecherry trees and replacement with native species for Kenai Peninsula landowners to protect moose and salmon habitat.
• Ag & Grazing Lands Symposium Annual symposium event providing education on agriculture and grazing land management for farmers, ranchers, and landowners.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

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Regional players

• Chugachmiut / Chugach Regional Resources Commission: An Alaska Native regional nonprofit serving the Chugach region with environmental, natural resource, and habitat programs that intersect with Homer SWCD's conservation, invasive species, and watershed work in overlapping geographies.

Emerging players

• Copper River Watershed Project: An Alaska-based nonprofit focused on watershed-scale conservation, restoration, and education in the Copper River basin. Overlaps with Homer SWCD on water quality, habitat restoration, and community education, but functions as an NGO rather than a government subdivision.

Broad incumbents

• Alaska Department of Natural Resources: State-level natural resource administration agency with overlapping mandates in soil, water, and habitat management. Operates at a much larger scale and broader remit but interacts directly with Homer SWCD on invasive species, forestry, and watershed issues.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Alaska: The federal agency counterpart delivering soil and water conservation programs nationwide, including Alaska. Provides overlapping technical and financial assistance to farmers and landowners on conservation planning, soil health, and habitat, and frequently partners with or co-funds Alaska SWCDs.

Direct peers

• Kodiak Soil & Water Conservation District: A coastal Alaska SWCD serving Kodiak Island under the same statutory framework. Shares Homer SWCD's mandate of conservation planning and invasive species management but in a maritime ecosystem context.
• Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District: The adjacent SWCD serving the central Kenai Peninsula borough. Operates under the same Alaska Statute 41.10 framework, delivers a directly overlapping portfolio of soil/water testing, conservation planning, and landowner technical assistance, and serves the same agricultural and landowner base, making it the closest functional peer.
• Salcha-Santa Cruz Soil & Water Conservation District: An Interior Alaska SWCD organized under Alaska's conservation district statutes. Offers the same landowner-facing conservation services and shares Homer SWCD's structure, funding mix, and governance model, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Matanuska-Susitna Soil & Water Conservation District: A fellow Alaska SWCD serving the Mat-Su Borough. Provides the same statutory conservation services (soil testing, conservation planning, invasive species, education) under AS 41.10 with a larger agricultural base, giving it comparable mandate and operational model to Homer SWCD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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