Sunday, December 21, 2025
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

mud

Zach Wallace offers a brief overview of selecting a feeding area for animals wintered on pasture to help farmers who are already dealing with mud.
farmer shadow

Farmers must diversify in order to survive in today's markets.
logs

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.
flood waters in a shelby county corn field

As we approach 2020, Jane Houin offers some ways you can weather proof your farm for what can be called "extreme farming" conditions.
horse

Find out what options horse owners have if they want to have a nice pasture and still allow their horses out when the snow melts.
Rural stream

It is important that you understand the documentation and permissions that need to be in place before beginning any project that might impact water quality. 
shovel

Aaron Dodds recalls a special Thanksgiving when planting a scraggly tree had the power to replace his grandfathers' aliments with intrigue and joy.
soil and seedling in hand

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District looks back on all the district has accomplished in 75 years and remembers the men and women who contributed.
Riparian zone near a stream

A riparian buffer with a good mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants will trap and filter out much of the sediment that is being carried by runoff.
leaves

Before you pull out a leaf rake and yard "waste" bags, stop and ask yourself, can I turn this so-called waste into value for me and my lawn and garden?