Promoting programs for pollinators
Pollinator habitat — an abundance of diverse, native wildflowers and just a sprinkling of native grass — is an essential part of Ohio's farming landscape.
‘That’s how grandpa did it’
Does your pasture look healthier today than it did all those years ago? If not, maybe we should be doing it better than grandpa did it.
Now is the time to consider fall nutrient replacement
It's time to prepare for fall nutrient replacement. Learn how to be effective with the nutrients and manage fertility to meet your yield goals.
Prepare for SWCD board member election season
It's time to elect new soil and water conservation district board members to ensure the success of each district. Find out how to get involved.
Exclusion fencing for livestock near creeks keeps water clean
One of the simplest practices farmers can install to help reduce manure runoff from entering our waters is livestock exclusion fencing.
Plant more trees, become a tree ambassador to help the environment
Trees provide wildlife habitats, create windbreaks, reduce erosion, improve air quality by releasing oxygen and sequestering CO2. Learn how to help.
Some considerations for saving seeds
Whether you are a vegetable gardener or a flower gardener, you can save seeds. Here are a few tips on how to save seeds for next season.
Save the bee and me
Aaron Dodds recaps a run-in with the thousands of bees in his hive and shares some conservation-minded gardening practices that can benefit pollinators.
Bale grazing can increase nutrients in soil
Although bale grazing on pasture can lead to some wasted feed, it has a great potential to improve the forage production in the area it's implemented.
Stockpiling forages for the winter season
It is time to try stockpiling forages to extend your grazing into the fall and winter.
