Monday, December 15, 2025
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

Callery pear

Invasive species have many negative impacts on native ecosystems. Find out what you can do to control them in your woodlot.

Every day you are not feeding hay is a day when you are saving money, according to Wyatt Feldner, an ag technician with Monroe SWCD.
black-eyed susan

Small changes in the way homeowners manage their property can mean a lot to the environment.
hazy fields

Mark Petho's explains a naturally occurring phenomena of how wildfire ash in June caused soap to form on Ohio roads.
Installing tile

Now that most crops are coming off of fields everywhere, it is a good time to begin field tile maintenance and repairs.
salt graphic

This winter remember to use the right S.A.L.T. We can reduce the negative impacts of sodium chloride with increased awareness and proper application.
healthy soil

Pete Conkle talks about his fall do-list on his farm and encourages others to take part.
monarch butterfly on milkweed

As fall and winter weather are approaching, you can still contribute potential pollinator-saving methods to your garden or future garden.
Spotted lanternfly

Jason Reynolds shares a recent encounter with spotted lanternflies and provides additional information about the pest.
healthy soil

Having soil information at your fingertips can save headaches, time and resources if compatible soils are identified before a project begins.