Plan ahead for a rainy spring
As we approach 2020, Jane Houin offers some ways you can weather proof your farm for what can be called "extreme farming" conditions.
Soil plus water equals mud
Find out what options horse owners have if they want to have a nice pasture and still allow their horses out when the snow melts.
Know who owns Ohio’s streams
It is important that you understand the documentation and permissions that need to be in place before beginning any project that might impact water quality.
A helping of family memories this holiday
Aaron Dodds recalls a special Thanksgiving when planting a scraggly tree had the power to replace his grandfathers' aliments with intrigue and joy.
Geauga SWCD reflects on 75 years of conservation
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District looks back on all the district has accomplished in 75 years and remembers the men and women who contributed.
Streamside forests help prevent pollution
A riparian buffer with a good mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants will trap and filter out much of the sediment that is being carried by runoff.
Fall cleanup: Stop wasting yard ‘waste’
Before you pull out a leaf rake and yard "waste" bags, stop and ask yourself, can I turn this so-called waste into value for me and my lawn and garden?
Don’t forget the pollinators
As fall and winter weather are approaching, you can still contribute potential pollinator saving methods to your garden or future garden.
How to improve your woodlands and attract more wildlife
Learn more about management techniques to improve your woods, attract more wildlife and increase the value of the trees on your property.
Overwhelmed? Pick one thing and do it
If you want to improve water quality, nutrient management or soil health on your operation, pick one thing and just do it.
