Friday, April 19, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

jam

You purchased local farm products all summer, but now what do you do with the remaining product? Here are a few ideas: canning, drying and freezing.
fertilizer

Learn how to better manage your land to get the most out of fertilizer applications and reduce runoff.
reusable bag with recycling symbol

The average American takes home almost 1,500 plastic bags every year. You can make a difference by switching to reusable bags to do your grocery shopping.
science project

Beginning in fifth grade, all across Ohio, students are exposed to the scientific method through their experiences in their schools' science fairs.
fawn

Learn how the record rainfall has impacted the survival of fawns, turkey poults and other wildlife, and how you can help mitigate the effects.
home and garden

Planning for increased rainfall is guaranteed to reduce runoff, improve soil health and water quality, save money and add beneficial beauty to your yard.
farmland preservation Washington County, Pa.

A conservation plan is a tool to help you better manage the natural resources on your land.
Corn planting

Feeding more people with the same land base without degrading the environment against the backdrop of intense weather may require a different mindset.
cattle pasture

Managing nutrients in the pasture can increase profitability in those fields, the same way they do for other crops.
Flooded farm field

Healthy soils with proper structure and a balance of mineral and organic matter withstand drought and provide moisture to plants during the dry season.