Tag: conservation
Control livestock grazing around rivers and streambanks
Maintaining stream banks reduce erosion, concentrations of suspended solids, nitrogen, phosphorus and bacteria in natural water sources on farms.
Start a compost bin, save the world
Lessen your garbage bill, create nutrient-rich soil for your gardens and help save the world by composting your food scraps.
Farm, conservation groups applaud climate ag funding
A new federal bill will make historic investments in voluntary, long underfunded conservation programs. The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by Congress Aug. 12, will invest another $20 billion in voluntary conservation programs for farmers over the next decade.
40 billion green reasons to go green
Alan Guebert breaks down the $40 billion in the proposed budget reconciliation bill that's earmarked for USDA conservation and climate change projects.
Ohio hosts International Envirothon
This year's International Envirothon was held July 24-29 at the Miami University campus and at the university's Ecology Research Center, near Oxford, Ohio.
Seven Ohioans commemorated with top conservation honors at state fair
Seven Ohioans dedicated to the conservation and preservation of Ohio's natural resources were inducted into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame July 27.
How to help endangered monarch butterflies
Learn how you can help endangered monarch butterflies by implementing conservation practices in community gardens, local parks and your own backyard.
Grazing native grasses could benefit your cattle and wildlife
Native grasses provide cover for wildlife, excellent brood rearing habitat for grassland nesting and upland game birds and lots of forage for wildlife.
Could carbon markets be a new source of income?
Each farm and ranch is unique as to how it may use a grazing management system or other conservation programs to be eligible for carbon credit programs.
Natural lawns are healthier, more sustainable
Implementing natural lawn care strategies can save you time and money, with the added bonus of helping to create a healthier and more sustainable lawn.
