The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Noble 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 Noble Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are 3 ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1.) At the SWCD office, 46049 Marietta Road Caldwell OH 43724, from 9/23/2026 until noon on 10/22/2026 during normal business hours of M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at OSU Extension Office (16714 Wolf Run Rd. Caldwell, OH 43724) on 10/22/2026 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm; or
3.) Voting absentee from 9/23/2026 until 10/21/2026, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 46049 Marietta Rd Caldwell OH 43724, by calling 740-732-4318, or email dave@nobleswcd.org. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 10/21/2026
Two Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2029.
Nominees are:
- Don Archer
- Randy DePuy
- Darrell Weisend
Meet the candidates!
Don Archer – Don is a lifelong resident of Marion Township, where he owns and operates 140 acres. He and his wife, Micki, have two sons: Joshua and his wife, Erika, Justin and his wife, Constance. Don is also the proud grandfather of Issac, Thatcher, Parker, Penny, and Sy.
After teaching agriculture at Caldwell for 30 years, Don is now retired but remains active in his community. He serves as treasurer of Caldwell United Methodist Church, teaches Sunday school and Bible studies, serves on the board of Clear Water Corporation, and is a member of the Noble County Honor Guard. In his free time, he enjoys gardening and turkey hunting.
Don’s agricultural operation includes a cow-calf herd, feedlot cattle, and hay production. He practices rotational grazing and has completed spring development projects on his farm. His conservation interests in Noble County include controlling knapweed, Johnson grass, and multiflora rose, as well as preventing soil erosion.
Randy DePuy – Randy and his wife, Marissa, have lived in Noble Township for the past 30 years. They have been the owners and operators of Hilltop Cattle Company for the past 22 years, and have three children Hanna, Katey, and Easton.
Randy and his family run a cow calf operation on 135 acres in Noble Township and manage timber and wildlife on 160 acres in Sharon Township. The Depuy family has installed numerous conservation practices on their farm including spring developments, fencing, Heavy Use Pad installation, and rotational grazing practices. All this work was done to make their farm more productive, along with the goal of conserving the natural resources for themselves and future generations in Noble County.
Randy graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Economics and Accounting and now works for Basic Systems in Cambridge Ohio. Randy enjoys farming, beekeeping, hunting, and fishing. Along with those interests, Randy cares greatly about having a clean water supply for all residents of Noble County, using the area’s natural resources properly and proper disposal of waste products.
Darrell Weisend – Darrell is a lifelong member of the agricultural community and a resident of Stock Township. He and his wife, Melinda, operate BBR Farms in Summerfield with help from their daughter, Delaney, and son, Devan. Together, they own and operate about 600 acres, where they raise Fleckvieh cattle and quarter horses. Their cattle operation includes cow-calf, stocker, and feedlot cattle. They also use rotational grazing and grow corn, hay, and oats to feed their livestock.
Darrell is the founder of BBR Firewood Services, LLC, which offers firewood, land management, spring development, agricultural fence building, and custom farming services. Growing up, Darrell was involved in Noble County 4-H and the Shenandoah FFA. He later enjoyed watching his children take part in those same programs while raising and showing cattle, hogs, sheep, and chickens. Darrell stays active in several local agricultural, church, and community organizations. He also serves as a rifle instructor for the Clay Busters Shooting Sports 4-H Club.
When he is not farming or volunteering, Darrell enjoys spending time with his family, trail riding, learning more about cattle nutrition, and helping other farmers with custom hay production. His main conservation interests in Noble County are brush management and erosion control. He believes keeping brush under control makes farmland and waterways easier to access, while preventing erosion helps protect the soil and keeps fields productive for years to come.