Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

closeup of horse grazing

These best management practices can help horse owners keep their pastures and fields in the best condition possible, despite muddy spring weather.
Cover crops

Soil and water conservation districts rely on their cooperators, farmers and residents, to implement conservation practices that impact communities.
wood frog

Vernal pools are necessary breeding grounds for many salamander and frog species.
emerging corn

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.
electric fence

Agricultural technician Wyatt Feldner provides tips on ways farmers can maximize their electric fences' potential.
Beech Leaf Disease Canopy

Sarah Rowen talks about ways farmers and landowners can receive help with their woodlands regarding timber use and logging.
Little Beaver Creek

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Little Beaver Creek designated as a Wild River. Learn more about its history and the efforts to conserve it.
bee on goldenrod

Max Miller discusses how integrated pest management can help farmers protect pollinators, reduce pesticide use and and save money.
sapling

Spring is an ideal time to plant trees and shrubs and to prune preexisting woody ornamentals.
forest trail

Getting involved in local woodland organizations can better your understanding of your local area regarding woodland management, pests and more.