Program Administrator Jane Houin provides an overview of the county’s lot split or subdivision process…
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Named one of Successful Farming’s “Top 10 Up & Comers in Agriculture,” Jason Mauck from Muncie, Indiana will be bringing his message of thinking outside the box to maximize profitability while protecting the environment to the Ohio Theater in Loudonville. Mauck will be sharing how he uses his #farmweird approach to maximize profitability and return on investment while also protecting the environment. Click for the details on this presentation you won’t want to miss!
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If you want different results, you have to do things differently. That’s the basic concept behind Jason Mauck’s success. Not only does Mauck hold the Indiana soybean yield record (a record he set using the out-of-the-box relay cropping management system), but he’s also looking at new ways to incorporate livestock into his grain cropping systems. Mauck will be the featured speaker at Ashland SWCD’s Conservation Chat: Keep It Together on December 15 at The Ohio Theater in Loudonville.
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Smell that fresh fall air! Crisp leaves, cooler temperatures, bonfires, and yes - even the smell of manure applications. Fall is the perfect time for area farmers to empty their manure storage and apply those natural nutrients to the farm field where they can be used by next year’s crop. Watershed Coordinator Erica White shares the scoop on poop in this week’s blog post.
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Our annual fall fish sale is once again underway! Orders must be placed by October 13 with pick up on October 21. Fiscal & Education Specialist Katie Eikleberry shares some advice on making the most of our fall stocking sale.
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It’s small, but mighty! Katotawa Creek serves as the headwaters of the Mississippi River basin, and what happens here affects everyone downstream. Join Ashland SWCD on November 17 to discuss the status and needs of the Katotawa Creek watershed as we prioritize those issues that will make the biggest impact on improving our water quality.
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Water quality matters, and Ashland County’s water quality is especially important as the headwaters (or start) of 2 major watersheds: the Mississippi River and Lake Erie. That’s why Ashland SWCD is tackling watershed planning for the Katatowa Creek watershed this year, in the Jerome Fork of the Mohican River. Click to find out more and help our office assess watershed health and concerns.
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Woodland management is not as easy as it seems. Join us on the Ashland County Farm Tour on October 2 at the Hurdle Waterfowl Park to learn to Focus on Forestry with guided walks by Jake Peer of Peer Family Forestry!
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Despite the recent temperatures, fall harvest is just around the corner! As farmers prepare to spend hours in their field harvesting and assessing this year’s crop, it’s not too soon to start looking at ways to maximize return on investment and minimize nutrient loss for 2022. Ashland SWCD is here to help. Through a partnership with OSU, we’re able to offer On-Field Ohio phosphorus modeling for FREE to all Ashland County producers!
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As fun as a cattle pool party may sound, the environmental impact is nothing to laugh about. Program Administrator Jane Houin shares why you should consider installing livestock stream exclusion fencing and how it can benefit both the environment and your bottom line.
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This year Ashland SWCD has committed to hosting in-person, hands-on conservation programming that we’re calling Conservation Chats. The next two chats in our line up are Precise Solutions on August 25 and Don’t Fence Me In on September 29. Click to get the whole story from our Jerome Fork Watershed Coordinator Erica White!
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Back to school learning is not just for the kids! Livestock producers of all shapes, sizes and species are invited to join us for our September Conservation Chat: Don’t Fence me in at Sycamore Valley Farms to learn more about the benefits of rational grazing and livestock exclusion fencing. Bonus? You can get up close and personal with the Welch’s heritage livestock breeds!
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Ashland SWCD and Ashland Farm Bureau will once again hold a joint annual meeting to celebrate the past year! This year’s event will be August 18 at the Myers Convocation Center at Ashland University!
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Ashland SWCD is once again coordinating aerial cover crop seeding for Ashland County farmers. Contact Ashland SWCD technician & Jerome Fork Watershed Coordinator Erica White for details.
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Precision crop modeling can blend the best of both worlds, improving farmers bottom line and protecting the environment, too. Find out more about these tools and the cost share opportunities available through Ashland SWCD to implement these tools on your farm with no out of pocket cost to you at Precise Solutions on August 25.
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Rain Beat on Main Street is returning to the streets of Ashland and Loudonville once again for 2021 - and this year’s program will be even bigger and better than ever! Click for more details!
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It’s almost time for the annual Ashland SWCD Board of Supervisor Election! Click for details on when and where to cast your votes for our 3 candidates!
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Join Ashland SWCD at the 2021 Manure & You and H2Ohio, too! event on July 13. Registration deadline is July 6, so don’t miss out!
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Cover crop cost-share deadline is quickly approaching! Don’t let this opportunity to get paid for improving your soil’s health pass you buy! From cost-share to interseeding and from aerial application to equipment rental, Ashland SWCD has you covered!
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