Monday, March 9, 2026
The Dirt on Conservation

The Dirt on Conservation

beef cattle in a field

The Columbiana Soil & Water Conservation District will be partnering with several other agencies to host two field days at the end of June.

Everyone likes a success story, and when Maggie Corder from Jefferson SWCD wrote a couple of weeks ago about the things that were done...
Fencing livestock out of streams

Small changes in our grazing systems can cause large changes, both from the conservation standpoint and on the public perception of our operations.
Palmer Amaranth

Wyatt Feldner, agricultural technician for the Monroe Soil and Water Conservation District, provides a rundown of indicators of soil health in pastures.
buckthorn

Common buckthorn and glossy buckthorn are invasive plants that are problematic not only from a forestry/wildlife perspective but also agriculturally.
snowy road in woods

Learn how to help promote ways to reduce the amount of pollution from vehicles and road maintenance activities during the winter months.

It’s January and it’s cold — not surprising for our area. However, as you look out the window praying for that so-called “global warming”...

Agencies like Stark SWCD provide balance between the needs of development for today and the needs of future generations through conservation efforts.
squirrel

Levi Mercer, a wildlife and forestry specialist with Guernsey SWCD, offers some insights and tips for Ohio's squirrel hunting season.
woods

Whether you're trying to preserve a woodlot or use it for production, planning is a key step to achieve your goals.