Tag: conservation
Fence livestock out of a streams before it’s mandatory
The days of allowing livestock to have full access to streams are numbered as more regulations are set and the importance of clean water is emphasized
How to control garlic mustard in a woodlot
Garlic mustard is capable of establishing dense colonies in woodlots, crowding out native plant species. Learn how to manage it on your property.
When it comes to becoming carbon neutral, think locally
Don't forget about the importance of local habitats and community as you consider ways to become carbon neutral. You can protect and improve at home, too.
Ohio watershed offers baseline for farmers’ conservation practices
The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative offered a glimpse of exactly what conservation practices look like in the Lower Maumee watershed with an assessment survey report.
New native plant species discovered in Ohio in 2021
The number of native plant species in Ohio grew by five in 2021.
Finally, a good freeze for Ohio?
Learn more about strategies to keep soil healthy, by keeping an armor on the soil, and not allowing erosion issues to take root.
Fourth and fifth generations at Canon Dairy not afraid to try...
Canon Dairy has been around since the early 1900s. Keeping things current and trying new things, from conservation practices to business ideas, has helped the Canon family keep the farm going through the years.
Rain gardens reduce runoff and pollution while beautifying yards
Rain gardens are a cost-effective best management practice and a beautiful addition to landscaping that reduces runoff from or flooding in your yard.
Start new year developing a deeper connection with nature
Spend more time outside, enjoying nature's beauty this year.
With conservation, what goes around comes around at Meadow View Farm
Jeff and Janet Allen aren’t shy about sharing what they’ve learned in their 30 years of running their beef cow/calf operation: Using conservation practices is good for woodlands, water and the environment as a whole. But it’s also good for the farmers.
