Tag: conservation
Eisenhauers recognized by the Richland SWCD
Randy and Eileen Eisenhauer, of Eisenhauer Family Farm, were recognized as the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Cooperator of the Year.
Mechling receives Cardinal Award from ODNR
Paul Mechling, a resident of Pierpont Township, was recently presented with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Cardinal Award for conservation.
Blanchard River project extended
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the USDA have signed an agreement to continue research for the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network project.
Changing with the times: Ohio farmer sees benefits of stewardship in...
Myron Wehr, of New Waterford, Ohio, has been a crop farmer for more than 50 years. Through the years, he has stayed focused on stewardship and adapting to the changing times.
Holmes Co. aerial cover crop program takes off
Holmes County's aerial cover crop program saves farmers money and helps stop erosion and retain moisture and nutrients in the soil.
People adapt to new normal with more local food
Residents are now planting more gardens, utilizing more of the natural resources on their own land and sourcing local amid COVID-19.
Make changes to live more sustainably
Learn more about lifestyle changes that can positively impact the environment.
Much out of little: Ashland SWCD thinks outside of the box...
The Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District, one of the lowest-funded in the state, was named the 2020 Soil & Water District of the Year.
Seeing Wall Street in your woods
Deciding if and when to cut timber, and selling it, can be very overwhelming. Ohio has a program for landowners to "Call Before You Cut." Learn more.
Enjoy nature but leave rocks alone
Moving rocks or build rock piles has more adverse effects on the ecosystem than one would think. Find out why you shouldn't stack rocks on hikes.
