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.
Things to consider before harvesting your timber
If you are thinking of earning some money by harvesting your timber, there are some things you should know before signing away rights to your property.
Clean water is so important
why should we care so much about clean water, sanitation and hygiene? And what can we do to help?
How white-tailed deer overcame extinction
Once nearly wiped out in Ohio, white-tailed deer have rebounded to around 800,000 today, modeling a conservation victory and creating hunting opportunities.
Be aware of poison hemlock this spring
Poison hemlock is a biennial weed that is toxic to livestock and people if ingested, making it dangerous in the edges of pasture fields and hay fields.
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.
Benefits of composting manure
If you haven't considered composting manure in the past this process may be easier than you think and could benefit your farm in more ways than one.
Let’s get those kids to a farm
For 60 years, Holmes SWCD’s Fifth Grade Farm Tour has connected students to agriculture through hands-on learning, community support and conservation.
Who cares if my livestock are in the creek? (Well, every farmer should)
Stream exclusion fencing is a practice that benefits the farmer and the environment.
River fires: Healing the waters across the US
We are all non-point source polluters and need to learn how to eliminate or reduce the pollution we are adding to our public waters.
