Tag: conservation
Healthy soil is your best defense
Healthy soils with proper structure and a balance of mineral and organic matter withstand drought and provide moisture to plants during the dry season.
USDA reopens continuous CRP sign up
FSA will accept applications for certain practices under the Conservation Reserve Program and will offer extensions for expiring contracts beginning June 3.
River fires: Healing the waters across the US
We are all non-point source polluters and need to learn how to eliminate or reduce the pollution we are adding to our public waters.
Grass helps filter lead, other water pollutants
Researchers have discovered an Asian bunchgrass with long, dense root systems that uptake significant quantities of heavy metals and organic substances.
Does land conservation equal higher employment?
Recently-completed research discovered a trend — when land conservation increased, employment also increased over the five-year period that followed.
Spark your child’s interest in conservation at young age
Take the time to teach the children in your life about conservation — being mindful of what we do with and to our natural resources — when they are young.
Cleveland youth program digs in
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland's farm program has become one of the first to purchase a sustainable potting soil that would otherwise be wasted.
A few good wildlife and nature books to read
If you're looking for a good book, here are a few titles Scot Shalaway has had a chance to review and enjoy recently.
Eastern Ohio seeding program offered
If your land area drains to the Muskingum River (which is most of eastern Ohio), you may be interested in the Critical Area Seeding program.
Grants will support clean energy vehicle projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is awarding grants for clean energy vehicle projects in Pennsylvania.
