Wet weather brings small treasures: vernal pools
Like most people, radio stations, diner conversations and forecasters, the talk of late has been about the dreaded wet weather we have been experiencing....
People are getting outdoors more
People in the cities and the country are getting outside. And maybe the whole goal is a cool social media post, but they are out there.
What do all those colored flags mean?
Have you ever wondered what the various short colored flags along a road right of way mean or across a yard or even a field?
Plan nutrient management with available resources
Livestock also generate nutrients that can be used by your crops if we can apply them in a way that they are available to the plant.
How to extend your grazing season
There are other options that may be more cost effective and less labor intensive, that could eliminate a lot of hay needs during the winter.
The vital role of county apiary inspectors in safeguarding bee health
Eric Hange discusses the importance of county apiary inspectors in preventing disease and mitigating threats to bee populations.
Ohio Envirothon seeking alumni
The members of the Ohio Envirothon Committee are on a crusade to locate past high school students who have competed in an Ohio Envirothon competition.
It’s official: Medina County is the ‘Pond Capital of Ohio’
We have always known we have had lots of ponds in Medina County. You see them everywhere. People who fly over the county have...
The keys to making a voluntary nutrient management plan
Since nutrients are one of the largest input costs on the farm, we want to make sure we are only purchasing and applying what we need.
Don’t develop nature deficit disorder
It was way back in 1994 that I can account for an "aha!" moment that defined just how I would continue to plan the...
