Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Then Ashland SWCD have just what you’re looking for. Ashland SWCD is a political subdivision of the state of Ohio, and our mission is to conserve and protect the county’s soil and water resources through exceptional education and implementation of both traditional and non-traditional programs to enhance soil health and water quality. Click to learn more about how our volunteer army helps us fulfill that mission.
Read MoreIf you were an FFA member, chances are your FFA advisor had their walls filled with catchy quotes - and odds are those quotes applied to a whole lot more than the ag classroom. Ashland SWCD DIrector Jane Houin shares how those words of wisdom on the ag room wall provide guidance for soil testing today.
Read MoreKick 2023 off right with a hands-on Conservation Chat focused on taking your grazing management from good to great! This January 5 event will cover the basics of grazing plan development, cost-share opportunities, and detailed information on forage selection and management to increase your bottom line. Registration is just $5 and includes dinner, so RSVP today!
Read MoreAs the crops come off, expect manure to go onto farm fields. This is nutrient recycling at its finest, but it’s also important to keep in mind the importance of best management practices. Click to learn more about those BMPs, Ashland SWCD’s manure spreader rental program and our soil testing program.
Read MoreJoin Ashland SWCD for a beautiful walk through their 40-acre Hazel Willis Woods property this Saturday, November 5. Parking is limited, and pre-purchased tickets are required. Ashland SWCD staff will be on-hand to provide up to 5 digital images of your group. For more information, call Lynnsey at 419-281-7645.
Read MoreHigher intensity, more frequent rain events in the spring and fall can drive almost any farmer to the brink. That’s why Ashland SWCD is partnering with surrounding SWCDs and Farm Bureaus to bring an all-star line up of speakers to the Ohio Theater in Loudonville to help farmers combat their Wet Weather Woes. Learn more about Ohio’s changing weather patterns and what is means to your farm from OSU’s Aaron Wilson, hear how cover crops can improve infiltration and help manage extreme weather events from Dave Brandt, and learn the best practices for managing mud in your livestock operation from retired state grasslands specialist Bob Hendershot.
Read More…and you’re invited! Join us for a delicious fish dinner by Exclusively Yours Catering at our November 3 Conservation Chat: Prep Your Pond! Pre-orders are required for dinners, and to-go dinners are an option as well.
Read MoreYou may not be thinking about the spring health of your pond this fall, but fall is a perfect time to take steps to prepare your pond for a healthy spring. Join Ashland SWCD a the Ashland County Wildlife Conservation League on November 3 at 6 p.m. to learn best management tips from Steve Fender of Fender’s Fish Hatchery. Fish dinners will also be available for prepurchase for $13 from Exclusively Yours Catering.
Read MoreOur annual fall fish sale is underway! Be sure to place your orders by October 11 and take note note of our NEW pickup location at the Ashland County Fairgrounds on October 18!
Read MoreNutrition is important for healthy kids, healthy soils, healthy crops and healthy waters. Fin out how to maximize your on-farm nutrition through planning at our upcoming Nutrient Know How Conservation Chat!
Read MoreDid your woodland take a beating from summer storms? Have questions about where to go from here? Join Ashland SWCD at our October 13 Conservation Chat at the Mohican State Forest to learn the answers to your Forestry FAQs!
Read More2022 was a banner year for Ashland SWCD, and we celebrated in style at our annual meeting where we honored Volunteer of the Year Gigi Obringer, Horizon Award winner Wendell Swartzentruber, and Cooperator of the Year Honey Haven Farm.
Read MoreNow in it’s 4th year, Ashland SWCD is once again offering aerial cover crop sign up for a county-wide fly on! Contact Katie Eikleberry at 419-281-7645 for more information.
Read MoreAshland SWCD & Farm Bureau will once again be hosting a join annual meeting on August 16 at the Myers Convocation Center. Click for details on our award winners & elections!
Read MoreNutrient management plans are a foundational piece of any good conservation program - plus they are the gateway practice to participate in additional cost-share opportunities. Join Ashland SWCD for a hands-on instructional workshop for farmers to create their own VNMP with instruction from the experts. Click to learn more!
Read MoreAshland SWCD’s annual supervisor election will take place July 21 - August 19. Click for more details on when and where to cast your ballot!
Read MoreThere’s still time left to purchase BEAUTIFUL one-of-a-kind rain barrels at our 3rd annual Rain Beat on Main Street event
Read MoreAshland SWCD is excited to be able to offer cost share opportunities for voluntary nutrient management plans and grazing plans in addition to our traditional cost share programs this year!
Read MoreJoin Ashland SWCD for our 3rd annual make-your-own rain barrel workshop! Registration is $65 and includes a barrel, rain barrel kit, construction help, a chance to hear from some of our local rain barrel artists on their tips & tricks, refreshments, and a $10 voucher to spend at our Farmer’s Market Basket in Loudonville’s Central Park that day!
Read MoreJerome Fork watershed assistant Joe Christner shares his thoughts on why - even in the midst of busy spring planting - it’s important to take time for a soil health check up.
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