Sunday, January 18, 2026
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

aerial farmland

Kirsten Zwick, a technician at the Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District, explains the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program.
spring water

Kirstin Roman, ag and natural resource technician at Noble SWCD, explains how to use natural springs to provide water for livestock.
Pawpaw

Portage Soil and Water Conservation District educator Lynn Vogel explains how trees contribute to agriculture in Ohio in multiple ways.
underwater photography of water bubbles

why should we care so much about clean water, sanitation and hygiene? And what can we do to help?
Spreading manure

Ashland SWCD conservation specialist Katie Eikleberry provides tips for applying manure to minimize the environmental impact.
deer

Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District education specialist Kelly Riley explains the importance of conservation to wildlife, historically and today.
ruffed grouse

The ruffed grouse population in Ohio has really suffered over the past few decades, mainly because of habitat loss.
crabapple

Aidan Sammut, Yellow/Cross Creek Watershed Program Manager for the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District, shares his love of homesteading.
FSR drought forage

There are programs available to help offset some of the costs and losses associated with a drought.
Cattle in a field

Agricultural Technician for the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District Wyatt Feldner offers tips to mitigate pasture damage during drought.