Planning prevents poor performance in woodlots
Whether you're trying to preserve a woodlot or use it for production, planning is a key step to achieve your goals.
Prepping for the county hay show
District manager of Medina SWCD Eric Hange sheds light on the criteria used to assess the quality of hay bales at the county fair.
Ohio’s forests are under threat: Here’s how you can help
Forest products provide a $30 billion annual economic impact in Ohio, as well as providing wildlife habitat and hunting. But Ohio's forests are under threat, writes Lynn Vogel.
Rain barrels have many benefits for home gardeners
Rain barrels help conserve water and help you catch it all and use that water then for gardens and flower beds.
Tips for successful multi-species grazing
There are many benefits to grazing cattle, sheep and goats together or in succession. Find out how you can implement multi-species grazing on your farm.
Envirothon is the time for STEM students to shine
It is the time of year when many soil and water conservation district's are busy preparing for Envirothon, writes Kathleen Vrable-Bryan.
Mud madness or spring renovations?
These best management practices can help horse owners keep their pastures and fields in the best condition possible, despite muddy spring weather.
Voluntary conservation is the foundation of SWCD programming
Soil and water conservation districts rely on their cooperators, farmers and residents, to implement conservation practices that impact communities.
Vernal pools and seasonal wetlands
Vernal pools are necessary breeding grounds for many salamander and frog species.
The lottery of farming
Aaron Dodds tell the story of a boy named Elmer who enters a lottery to win a bicycle, and how his humble attitude during the contest relates to farming.
