Mowing, grass clippings can cause streambank erosion
The main culprit for the streambank erosion is that the property owner has mowed the grass up to the streambank.
Do you comply with Ohio’s drainage laws?
The unusual wet season has prompted many field visits for drainage problems. Learn more about Ohio Drainage Laws you may face in the future.
You can help keep trash out of the water
Each year, Living Lands and Waters, with countless conservation districts, watershed groups and local organizations, offers river and stream cleanups.
Eco-farming can help in today’s weather conditions
Eco-farming systems allow nature to do as it has done for centuries. They can build soil health and allow the soil to use its own slow release fertilizer.
Biodiversity can benefit your farm
Biodiversity could provide a framework for farm plans and agricultural conservation. The more diversity an ecosystem retains, the more adaptive it is.
Earthworms: Blessing or curse?
Over the last 200 years, northern temperate forests in the U.S. have been invaded by numerous earthworm species native to Europe and Asia.
Plan your farm, farm your plan
Conservation plans focus on the producer's or landowner's goals for the land and evaluate how to meet those goals and conserve soil and water resources.
Help children continue learning this summer
Make sure summer learning experiences focus on subjects that are important to your family values — agriculture, the outdoors, and independence.
Even though it’s spring, plan cover crops
Although planning cover crops can be put off, planning now can save you time, headaches, and maybe even some money this fall.
How to reduce vulture damage to cattle
Black vulture range and population numbers have expanded in the last 30 years resulting in increased property damage and livestock and pet depredation.
