Friday, April 26, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

Legacies can also be left in the area of 'conservation.'
sunflower

What actions will you take to conserve our precious natural resources for future generations?
Katahdin sheep in a pasture

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

The Stark Soil and Water Conservation District was recently asked to help the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources host several dam safety...
stream exclusion fencing

Livestock access to streams can cause severe erosion and harm to the ecosystems within our streams.
autumn leaves

A breakdown of why the leaves change this time of year.
soil test kit

The Medina Soil and Water Conservation District received a small grant to assist farmers comparing cropfields for carbon dioxide emissions as a direct indicator of soil health.
Manure

A nutrient management plan benefits producers of all sizes, from crop farmers to hobby farmers who apply manure and fertilizer to their gardens or pastures. 

Attention, all livestock producers: Ohio is changing. The days of “don’t worry about it until someone complains” is not such a good idea anymore....
rainy flowers

Bioswales are landscape features that manage stormwater and add beauty and diversity to your property with native plants.