Saturday, November 16, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

corn soybeans waterway conservation

To achieve conservation goals on your farm, make a plan and start small. Ask your local soil and water conservation office for help.
Riparian zone near a stream

Managing winter runoff is crucial for safeguarding both soil and water resources. Learn which strategies are most effective for farmers.
Winter manure spreading

Katie Eikleberry talks about the importance of good management practices when it is necessary to apply manure to fields during the winter months.
shower head

Kelly Riley writes about ways you can save both money and the climate by making small adjustments in your house.
Callery pear

Invasive species have many negative impacts on native ecosystems. Find out what you can do to control them in your woodlot.

Every day you are not feeding hay is a day when you are saving money, according to Wyatt Feldner, an ag technician with Monroe SWCD.
black-eyed susan

Small changes in the way homeowners manage their property can mean a lot to the environment.
hazy fields

Mark Petho's explains a naturally occurring phenomena of how wildfire ash in June caused soap to form on Ohio roads.
Installing tile

Now that most crops are coming off of fields everywhere, it is a good time to begin field tile maintenance and repairs.
salt graphic

This winter remember to use the right S.A.L.T. We can reduce the negative impacts of sodium chloride with increased awareness and proper application.