Monday, December 15, 2025
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

Soil and water districts are a great tool to use for those with questions regarding H2Ohio programming, which is set to expand.
leaves

Want to make your backyard more environmentally-friendly this fall? Here are some tips for making better use of leaf litter and incorporating native plants.
dave brandt, a guru in no-till farming practices, stands wearing blue jean bib overalls in a field of sunflowers

The term innovator is used a great deal but what does it actually mean? Stuart Heavilin weighs in in this week's The Dirt on Conservation column.
Knapweed

Learn how to stop spotted knapweed and hemp dogbane from taking over and destroying a healthy hay field.
bluegill

Many of our soil and water conservation districts will be holding their annual fall fish sales so that area residents can stock their ponds.
fish sale

There are several factors to consider when managing your pond: stocking rates, species selection, the number of fish you need, and even your pond's age.
reusable bag with recycling symbol

The Dirt on Conservation columnist Kelly Riley provides conservation ideas for those that want to do small things in a great way.
Rock carins

Turner Provost of Belmont Soil and Water Conservation District urges people to just say no to rock cairns.
corn soybeans waterway conservation

Through his conservation work, Gabe Rozsa left a lasting impact on farmland that can still be seen today.
Katahdin sheep in a pasture

Producers need to plan ahead to maintain pastures through the summer slump when forage nutrition requirements are high.