Suggestions for raising grass-finished beef
Learn more about raising grass-finished beef and what contributes to the overall quality of the meat.
Helping young people care: closing the gap between children and nature
By JOHN NEIDER
In today’s world, it is often difficult to get people excited about natural resources conservation. There are a thousand distractions around us...
Have a plan before cutting timber
Conducting a timber harvest can be a way to bring in extra income; however, it's a good idea to start with a Forest Management Plan for your property.
Apply manure correctly this winter for best results
Proper manure application makes good sense for the environment and for your bottom line. But the key is that manure application has to be done correctly.
Seven steps to green yards, gardens
This year, before jumping back into your usual lawn and garden practices, the soil and water conservation districts of Ohio urge you to do something different: Before reaching for that spade or sprayer, dare to try on something green.
The Dirt on Conservation: Time to award those who have conserved natural resources
Over the next few months, soil and water conservation districts will be having their annual meetings and open houses. These events will showcase all the conservation activities within the district for the past year.
Teach the youth about the importance of natural resources
Kids need some help seeing how practical conservation practices can influence water quality, wildlife and forage diversity and soil health.
Do pastures need soil samples?
Managing nutrients in the pasture can increase profitability in those fields, the same way they do for other crops.
Rain barrels help save water, money
With the water you'll collect in a rain barrel, you can water flowers, landscape plants, trees and your garden.
Landowners, prepare for storms, because you know they’re coming
What is with this rain? I have never seen this kind of rain before. We are getting 100-year rain events every year — how...
