The Dirt on Conservation: Event offers education for graziers
If you have a serious case of cabin fever, like I do, you will be glad to read that the Eastern Ohio Grazing Council...
Stockpiling forages for the winter season
It is time to try stockpiling forages to extend your grazing into the fall and winter.
Trying to build agriculture’s future in Carroll County
Agriculture is the number one industry in Carroll County and Ohio -- and Carroll County residents are working to ensure its future. But it takes collaboration and input from all.
Plant more trees, save the bees and other wildlife
Trees have so many benefits when it comes to conservation. Trees prevent and reduce erosion, can improve biodiversity, help pollinators and produce timber.
The Dirt on Conservation: Improve some whitetail deer habitat
I often get questions from hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts about improving whitetail deer habitat on their property. In many instances, these conversations are immediately directed toward the planting of food plots. Landowners want to know the best food source they can plant to attract deer and other wildlife.
If it can hold soil, use it for plants! Garden size doesn’t really matter
With the improved weather, my thoughts have turned to gardening. My family plants a large garden every year. But not everyone has the space,...
Feeding wildlife during winter
It is vital to provide wildlife with suitable habitat for year-round use and not just for hunting seasons.
Conservation starts in your backyard
COSHOCTON, Ohio -- Do you ever remember mowing your lawn in March? Due to the warm weather this year many of us did just...
Timber contracts: Remember to get the terms in writing
Timber sale contracts back in my grandfather and great grandfathers days consisted of a good ole firm hand shake and working together with the...
Get ready to battle the blues with a little dirt therapy this winter
Any time I am outdoors, whether it be hunting in the woods, fishing off a bank or working that garden, I feel an improvement in my mood and my tenacity, because I smelt and felt the dirt!
