Friday, May 3, 2024
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

We are a rural area, but by now many of these students are at least two generations removed from any family member involved in agriculture. They may live near a farm, or pass farms on the way to school every day, but what they know about farming or the environment is very limited.

Become a better steward of the land in 2015 (even if you don't own any land).
gorilla

A troop of fifth-grade Girl Scouts in Ohio found a way to help endangered gorillas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by recycling old electronics.

As a kid, I can remember spending the majority of my free time outdoors. Like many kids, I participated in my fair share of...

The main culprit for the streambank erosion is that the property owner has mowed the grass up to the streambank.
cattle grazing

It is time to try stockpiling forages to extend your grazing into the fall and winter. 
drain

Proper operation and maintenance of your septic system can have a significant impact on how well it works and how long it lasts.
flock of black vultures

There are natural challenges that livestock owners can't control. The best defense against these threats from nature is to know what you are up against. 
compost

If you haven't considered composting manure in the past this process may be easier than you think and could benefit your farm in more ways than one.
Beaver hunting

Learn more about the types of traps used for beaver hunting and how to set them up for success.