Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

Field runoff

Many factors cause gully erosion, but not all should be corrected the same way. Learn more about different practices to correct and to reduce gully erosion.
frog

You may not know this but Ohio does have a frog season. It's open from 6 p.m. June 8-April 30, 2019. Only bullfrogs and green frogs may be taken.
compost

If you haven't considered composting manure in the past this process may be easier than you think and could benefit your farm in more ways than one.
farmer shadow

Crop scouting needs to begin before the crop is planted and continue throughout the growing season.
trail

After 44 years of working in the soil and water conservation world, Jeff Van Loon plans on retiring at the end of June.
Fencing livestock out of streams

Small changes in our grazing systems can cause large changes, both from the conservation standpoint and on the public perception of our operations.
2017 envirothon

The Envirothon competition is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in the environment and natural resources.
Raised-bed garden

From flowers to veggies, and even pollinators too, this raised bed gardening means there is something for everyone to get involved in.
fishing

Learn more about what fish species to stock your pond with and how to maintain the population thereafter.
seedlings

Seed starting allows you to get a head start on your growing season while saving you the money and time from going to a greenhouse.