Sunday, December 21, 2025
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

soil

Soil testing provides the baseline needed for action in regards to runoff. Learn more about this and other conservation practices to reduce nutrient runoff.
Improved drainage.

Bob Griesmer reflects on the two most frequent issues discussed during his time at Geauga County SWCD — drainage and agricultural use issues.
spotted lanternflies

Ohioans better prepare — the spotted lanternfly was confirmed in Beaver and Allegheny counties, in Pa., just across the border from Columbiana County, Ohio.
Late-planted oats in December

Convincing others to be more conservation-minded starts with implementing good conservation practices at home, first. Learn where to get started.
bird feeder

Providing bird feeders as supplemental food sources during the winter can not only attract birds to your backyard but can also help them.
no-till corn field

Learn how no-till can minimize soil erosion, reduce soil compaction, save time and money and yield healthier soil to grow crops and gardens.
Flood waters in a shelby county corn field

Last spring’s relentless rainfall played havoc individual fields and this year could be a repeat. Plan now to find solutions to increased rainfall.
Monarch on milkweed

Learn more about the benefits of different types of pollinator gardens and what types of wildlife you can expect to visit throughout the year.
composting waste

Consider a resolution to reduce your waste — reuse, repurpose and completely wear things out before discarding them as waste.
striped bass

Growing big bass comes down to good pond management. Use these simple steps to get started and have an efficient system where everything thrives.