Be thankful for Ohio’s wildlife in 2013
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks of course, but many hunters are especially thankful that it signals the start of deer gun season...
Paint fades, but healthy soil does not
Take a little time and a little money and take a good look at the fertility level of your fields. When was the last time you pulled a soil test for that corner pasture that you can only graze for a few days a month cause there’s not much grass? For that matter, when’s the last time you sampled your best field?
Your most important job? Safety
Recently, here in Monroe County, Ohio, there were two fatal farming accidents within a week of each other.
Program helps plant cover crops
Locally led conservation programs -- they're what Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors dedicate their time and talents to. SWCDs are governed by five...
Farmers, don’t be caught off guard
Attention, all livestock producers: Ohio is changing. The days of “don’t worry about it until someone complains” is not such a good idea anymore....
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...
Foresters can offer sound advice on timber sales
An explanation of the different types of foresters available.
Timber sales require education, caution
If there’s one thing that most Farm and Dairy readers have learned in the past couple of years, it’s that when you deal with...
Conservation begins in our backyards
Aldo Leopold once said, "Conservation is the state of harmony between men and land." The coexistence between the two is often threatened and even...
Get ready for more changes in farm practices
Some important changes coming to conservation programming.
