People adapt to new normal with more local food
Residents are now planting more gardens, utilizing more of the natural resources on their own land and sourcing local amid COVID-19.
Soil testing offers insight to nutrient runoff
Soil testing provides the baseline needed for action in regards to runoff. Learn more about this and other conservation practices to reduce nutrient runoff.
Ohio hosting international Envirothon competition
The Envirothon provides the opportunity for students to work together, solve problems and unite in creating a hopeful future for our planet.
Digging to find real secrets of soil
I recently went to watch one of my best friends perform in the play The Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever at the Little Theater...
Conservation makes a difference, for ourselves and the future
We all know people (maybe you are one of them) who are dedicated to a cause, a community, a church, a charity, a job....
Your frost seeding opportunity almost here
Regardless of what those groundhogs had to say, spring arrives March 20.
Make a backyard pollinator oasis
With just a few steps you can turn your backyard into an oasis for many different species of pollinators.
Considering timber harvest? Do your homework
Each weekday morning, I travel the 18 miles to my office at the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District. Most often, I use this...
Start planning now for cover crops
There are generally two ways to seed covers — in the soil and on top of the soil.
Critical fall pasture maintenance
Keep in mind that as the grazing season comes to an end there are plenty of ways that you can still improve your pasture for the following year.
