Saturday, April 4, 2026
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

composting waste

Brianna Roe, agricultural technician for the Guernsey Soil and Water Conservation District, shares tips to reduce food waste.

Bats are hard at work around the world, fulfilling tasks that are vital to healthy ecosystems and human economies. Many of the more than 1,200 bat species are insectivorous.
no-till corn field

Learn how no-till can minimize soil erosion, reduce soil compaction, save time and money and yield healthier soil to grow crops and gardens.
raindrops on puddles

Less than 1 percent of all the water on earth is water that we can actually use.
beef cattle on pasture

It is time to look at your pastures and figure out how to get more production out of them so you do not have to make as much hay. 
healthy soil

Wonder what's in your soil? A simple test can boost crop yields, garden growth and lawn health — without wasting money on unneeded fertilizer.
striped bass

Growing big bass comes down to good pond management. Use these simple steps to get started and have an efficient system where everything thrives.
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.
snapping turtle

Ohio's turtle season is open July 1 to Dec. 31. Learn more about the regulations, strategies for catching and ways to enjoy turles.
fall webworms

The fall webworm is native to North America and is common from Canada into Mexico. Learn why their webs are more noticeable during fall.