Medina SWCD highlights conservation at the Medina County Fair
Medina Soil and Water Conservation District shares highlights from the 181st Medina County Fair. Learn about their America 250 land history booth, annual small square hay bale judging contest, and new interactive Rolling River stream trailer used for watershed conservation education.
What happened to the ruffed grouse population in Ohio?
The ruffed grouse population in Ohio has really suffered over the past few decades, mainly because of habitat loss.
Grazing native grasses could benefit your cattle and wildlife
Native grasses provide cover for wildlife, excellent brood rearing habitat for grassland nesting and upland game birds and lots of forage for wildlife.
Where does Ohio’s wildlife go in the winter?
Jim Smith, district technician for the Medina Soil and Water Conservation District, explains the behavior of Ohio's wildlife during the winter months.
Anyone remember cyclone seeders? The early years of drills and related planting equipment
When I was a kid, my father's crop rotation was corn, oats, wheat and hay. The wheat was planted in the fall after the...
Consider the negative impact of litter
Noble Soil and Water Conservation District ag and natural resource technician Kirstin Roman outlines the negative impacts of litter.
Everything to know about sinkholes
Sinkholes can be small nuisances or costly hazards. Learn what causes them, their risks and what to do if one appears on your property.
Prolong the life of your septic system
Proper operation and maintenance of your septic system can have a significant impact on how well it works and how long it lasts.
What to do when your pond turn green
Learn how to balance your pasture pond by managing livestock access, reducing nutrient runoff, and improving water quality for healthier cattle and fish.
What is growing in the hayfield?
Learn how to stop spotted knapweed and hemp dogbane from taking over and destroying a healthy hay field.
