Winter time means it is a good time to control invasive species in the...
It’s January and it’s cold — not surprising for our area. However, as you look out the window praying for that so-called “global warming”...
The dirt on conservation
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio -- Recently, the Guernsey Soil & Water Conservation District hosted a local Meadowbrook HS student in its volunteer training program. Erica Showalter,...
Foresters can offer sound advice on timber sales
An explanation of the different types of foresters available.
Carroll County producers to receive cost share for installing cover crops
(This article was co-written by Ray Rummell and Linda Yeager, both from the Carroll SWCD.)The Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District established a cover...
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...
The 4R Tomorrow Program may mean a better tomorrow for everyone
What does 4 R stand for? No, it’s not for readin’, ‘rightin’, ‘rithmatic and recess. But it is for using the right nutrient, at...
Keeping a thankful attitude is needed when dealing with challenged times
“I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” These words by Charles Swindoll are...
It’s important to know — and care — where your food comes from
Writing an article about conservation is normally not very hard for most folks that work for a Soil & Water Conservation District. If you're...
Floodplain management: Yes, it is important for everyone in Ohio
As I drive by our streams, which are at higher water levels due to the rains from Hurricane Sandy, I can’t help but see...
Beyond county lines: Taking a watershed approach to conservation
By KIMBERLY BREWSTERThe term "watershed" has been a buzzword in recent years, popping up in discussions about conservation, water quality, and land management.According to...
