Tag: soil health
Breakfast to mark Ohio Soil Health Week
The School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University’s CFAES will host an Environmental Professionals Network breakfast Nov. 12.
Learning the economics of lime
Determining the right amount of lime to apply to optimize soil health is about more than pH. Learn how to account for all factors before applying lime.
Composting vs. vermicomposting
Learn about the benefits and differences of composting and vermicomposting.
Fall projects are for the birds and your land
Pete Conkle talks about his fall do-list on his farm and encourages others to take part.
The true cost of soil erosion
The costs of soil erosion are far-reaching, but when intensified by human activity, it can have negative environmental, societal and economic impacts.
Stark Co. farmer Ben Klick embraces technology, new challenges
Klick has farming in his blood. He is part of a farm family that’s in its fifth generation. According to Klick, farming is a business, and everyone should be open to the entrepreneurial side. In the meantime, he is giving voice to a new generation.
Soil test hay and pasture fields to maximize production
Fall is the best time to test your pasture or hay field's nutrients and pH, and soil testing should be part of your land management strategy.
How to test your soil health with a pair of cotton...
A group of Pennsylvania ag and environmental groups and an underwear company want you to test your soil health this June by soiling your undies.
Ohio farmers advocate for conservation
In 2020, The Nature Conservancy launched the Farmer Advocates for Conservation program. Through the program, farmers using conservation practices learn how to talk about the benefits they see from them, and encourage other farmers to give them a try.
