Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

cattle and bales of hay on pasture

Although bale grazing on pasture can lead to some wasted feed, it has a great potential to improve the forage production in the area it's implemented.
alfalfa field

Right now offers a tremendous chance to build your soil and scavenge some nutrients by planting cover crops. Learn more about establishing a good rotation.
white-tailed deer

When deer populations become too large it has negative implications for the natural ecosystems they impact. Learn more about managing deer populations.
Autumn-olive invasive species

Invasive plant species are a bigger threat than people realize. Here's what you need to know.
Stormwater Basin

Learn how to determine if the pond on your property is a stormwater basin, and get tips for maintaining it whether it's wet or dry during the summer.
Winter manure spreading

Katie Eikleberry talks about the importance of good management practices when it is necessary to apply manure to fields during the winter months.
farmer shadow

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

With the water you'll collect in a rain barrel, you can water flowers, landscape plants, trees and your garden.

Highland was the first district organized; Coshocton was second, followed by Morrow, Clark, Butler, Noble, Columbiana, Guernsey, Monroe and Tuscarawas.

Two good reasons to use no-till: because it works and helps to reduce overhead.