Tag: soil health
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.
Fall projects are for the birds and your land
Pete Conkle talks about his fall do-list on his farm and encourages others to take part.
The true cost of soil erosion
The costs of soil erosion are far-reaching, but when intensified by human activity, it can have negative environmental, societal and economic impacts.
Stark Co. farmer Ben Klick embraces technology, new challenges
Klick has farming in his blood. He is part of a farm family that’s in its fifth generation. According to Klick, farming is a business, and everyone should be open to the entrepreneurial side. In the meantime, he is giving voice to a new generation.
