Tag: soil health
Spring rain equals runoff: How to protect local streams
Spring rains bring more than just flowers—they bring stormwater runoff. Ashland SWCD's Zoey Dudte talks about how soil, pollutants and nutrients impact our local waterways and shares simple steps you can take to protect our water quality.
What can you do to improve soil health during winter feeding?
Avoid pasture damage this winter. Noble SWCD’s Kirstin Roman explains how unrolling bales and strip-grazing can boost soil organic matter and animal health.
Winter is the most valuable time of year for conservation
Winter is not the off-season for conservation. Learn how cover crops, soil microbes, stockpile grazing and off-season planning boost success for spring.
How do we determine soil health?
Healthy soil sustains life. Minimize disturbance, keep living roots, boost biodiversity and maintain cover to improve yields, water quality and resilience.
Soil Testing 101: Know the basics
Wonder what's in your soil? A simple test can boost crop yields, garden growth and lawn health — without wasting money on unneeded fertilizer.
Build healthy soil and sustainable ecosystems
Ohio State Extension educator Heather Neikirk explains how the ecosystems within healthy soil work to keep it healthy.
Breakfast to mark Ohio Soil Health Week
The School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University’s CFAES will host an Environmental Professionals Network breakfast Nov. 12.
Learning the economics of lime
Determining the right amount of lime to apply to optimize soil health is about more than pH. Learn how to account for all factors before applying lime.
Composting vs. vermicomposting
Learn about the benefits and differences of composting and vermicomposting.
