Ponds need year-round management
Spring is a good time to stock or restock your pond. Learn how to introduce new fish and assess current populations to optimize your fishing experience.
You are the expert in your neighborhood
The Lake Erie algal blooms might feel like too big a problem for you to make a difference, but there's something that everyone can do.
How to start a simple compost bin
Composting is the easiest way to do your part to help save your world. Try these basics to start composting on your own.
Walking with the giants on grandpa’s farm
Aaron Dodds' grandfather taught him many lessons about wildlife, nature and their benefits. The giants taught him how to treat others and respect himself.
Do you look at your woodlands as a crop? Maybe you should
Putting together a Forestry Stewardship Plan for your woodlands can be beneficial to help reach your goals.
How to get started in local land conservation
There are many organizations you can join to get involved in land conservation. Learn where to start and how to become a better caretaker of your land.
Use a cover crop to help your cash crops
Cover crops help build your soil profile and open channels to allow heavy rain to quickly infiltrate into the ground where it is useful to plants.
Get the most out of conferences
As you take a look at the opportunities for gathering information at workshop seasons, consider these tips to get the most out of them.
Mud management will be key again in 2019
From creating ruts in pasture and crop fields to problems with livestock, mud can have a severally negative impact on your farming operations.
Conservation is always in style
"Healthy Soil and Pure Water" are the goals of the Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District, and of every soil and water conservation district in Ohio.






















