Sunday, November 17, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

Rural stream

New landowners should know what is or is not allowable for works of improvement to be performed on their newly purchased parcel of land before purchasing.
healthy soil

Improving soil health is important and has many benefits. Regular checkups can provide information on how management practices are affecting soil health.
window

You can help reduce bird collisions with windows by using screens, various films and even strings or blinds to deter them.
flock of black vultures

There are natural challenges that livestock owners can't control. The best defense against these threats from nature is to know what you are up against. 
Pennsylvania farmland

Farmers are asked to make sure that soil and water conservation officials are speaking in terms that are easily understood and to be open-minded. 
beef cattle on pasture

It is time to look at your pastures and figure out how to get more production out of them so you do not have to make as much hay. 
fertilizer

Since nutrients are one of the largest input costs on the farm, we want to make sure we are only purchasing and applying what we need.
students

The Envirothon provides the opportunity for students to work together, solve problems and unite in creating a hopeful future for our planet.
Fencing livestock out of streams

The days of allowing livestock to have full access to streams are numbered as more regulations are set and the importance of clean water is emphasized
garlic mustard

Don't forget about the importance of local habitats and community as you consider ways to become carbon neutral. You can protect and improve at home, too.