Betting the farm
Jack Dodds risked and lost everything trying to improve his farm. However, what he left for his family was worth more than any physical possessions.
Local food initiatives can help to reconnect consumers to the land
Recently, at the farmers market, a woman rushed over to me excitedly, seeking out the vendor with the fresh eggs that her friend had...
Dirt on Conservation: Ag plastic recycling project underway
I grew up in a recycling house and didn’t even realize it. My parents both grew up during the Depression and they would never...
Plenty going on in Medina County
Jim Dieter settles into his new role as district manager of the Medina Soil and Water Conservation District and lists the happenings in Medina County.
Do pastures need soil samples?
Managing nutrients in the pasture can increase profitability in those fields, the same way they do for other crops.
Now could be a great window of opportunity for cover crops
Right now offers a tremendous chance to build your soil and scavenge some nutrients by planting cover crops. Learn more about establishing a good rotation.
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...
Winter can be busy at your local SWCD
Winter time for natural resources professionals is something that I have taken to calling meeting season.
What does golf have to do with conservation?
There is a good chance that statewide and nationally, soil and water conservation districts can have a closer working relationship with golf courses.
If you care about the environment, then you take care of it in the...
Summertime is here, and with it comes a tradition — the Conservation Camp! Many of Ohio’s 88 soil and water conservation districts sponsor these...
