Tag: SWCD
Providing one-on-one technical assistance to local landowners
SWCD officials offer assistance to local landowners.
Conservation and cattle: Pete Conkle knows them both
Pete Conkle says conservation is something that his family has always been involved in-- he can remember his grandparents building ponds and using contour strips to farm.
Digging into soil health
The Southeast FFA chapter in Ravenna, Ohio, received a Storm Water Grant for Schools from the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District for research in cover crops.
Ohio Federation of SWCD shares honors and educates members
The Champions of Conservation honored several individuals and groups at the awards luncheon.
Invasive or what: Many common species are not native to Ohio
How do you truly determine if a species is invasive or not? Many would be surprised at how many species found in Ohio today are not actually native. So are they invasive or what?
Free mobile app helps farmers
A free app developed by the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District and Knox County Farm Bureau makes it easy for farmers to comply with new nutrient application laws in the state.
Wayne SWCD presents conservation awards
The Wayne County SWCD held its annual meeting and presented top conservation awards.
Water, water, everywhere?
Less than 1 percent of all the water on earth is water that we can actually use.
Jefferson SWCD honors Bratten, Clines
Chuck and Amie Cline received the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District's 2015 Conservation Farmer of the Year award.
Local leadership benefits SWCDs
Local leaders are key to the success of the Soil and Water Conservation District.
