Monday, July 27, 2026
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

sweet chestnut

Learn two different methods for successfully growing chestnut seeds from seed.

While parks protect wild spaces, they can give the false impression that nature only belongs there. Stark Soil and Water Conservation District's Todd A. Clark shares a nostalgic look at shifting natural baselines and explains why small-scale conservation at home is vital for inspiring the next generation.
Hay field

Determine when it is the right time to re-seed your hayfield based on your soil conditions and how you choose to manage your fields.
winter fish kills

Learn more about a couple of pond management techniques that could help you avoid winter kill in your pond.

Learn how to balance your pasture pond by managing livestock access, reducing nutrient runoff, and improving water quality for healthier cattle and fish.
sprouts

Crop modeling allows producers to focus on the right time and rate of nutrient applications while looking at the return and keeping nutrients in the field.
Knapweed

Learn how to stop spotted knapweed and hemp dogbane from taking over and destroying a healthy hay field.
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. 
Rural stream

New landowners should know what is or is not allowable for works of improvement to be performed on their newly purchased parcel of land before purchasing.
composting waste

Consider a resolution to reduce your waste — reuse, repurpose and completely wear things out before discarding them as waste.