Tag: winter
Cold fronting
This is no longer winter. This is harassment. Through 28 days, northern Ohio has had the coldest January average out of any location in the country.
Even the longest winter will end
Reflecting on Imbolc and the "Keeping Kith" project, Eliza Blue explores the halfway point of winter, rural life, and finding hope beneath the snow.
Time to get on the road to clean water
Is your winter car maintenance hurting local water quality? Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District's Gail Prunty shares essential tips on road salt safety, leak prevention, and eco-friendly car washing.
Bread, milk and panic: A survivor’s guide to the “snowmageddon” hype
From the sudden need for a pallet of toilet paper to the mysteries of 4-wheel drive, Kymberly Foster Seabolt finds the humor in our winter storm rituals.
Winter livestock care: Essential tips for shelter, water and nutrition
Keep your herd healthy this winter. Learn how to manage wind-protected shelter, prevent dehydration, and use nutrition to maintain livestock body heat.
No such thing as bad weather: A farmer’s guide to dressing...
Is your winter gear working as hard as you are? Rachel Wagoner, Farm and Dairy editor and livestock farmer, shares her essential principles for surviving a cold snap. Whether you're tending sheep or just shoveling the drive, learn why mobility is just as important as insulation and get Rachel’s "real-world" take on the three-layer method.
Winter tips for improving your pastures and hay management
Don't wait for spring! Learn how soil testing, forage analysis, and OSU Extension webinars can help you protect your pastures and prep for a successful year.
How to beat the winter blues: Science-backed tips to boost your...
Beat the winter blues with these science-backed tips from OSU Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences Educators. Discover how light therapy, movement and cozy routines can boost your mood during the darkest months.
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.
Stalking winter steelhead in the between months
Beat the winter blues! Learn to catch trophy steelhead (lake-run rainbow trout) in Ohio's streams using fly, spinning, and centerpin gear. Find hot spots and tackle tips.
