April showers bring May flowers, and those flower are even better when they are native! Join Ashland SWCD at Forbes Farmstead Market in Perrysville to learn more about native plants, pollinators and how the two work togethers.

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April showers bring May flowers, and some of our favorite flowers are from native plants. April is Native Plant Month, so learn about the benefits native plants provide to your landscape. Ready to learn more? then plan to attend our upcoming Conservation Chat: Plants Gone Wild at Forbes Farmstead Market in May!

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Rising equipment prices are no fun for farmers. Combine that with wait lists of sometimes over a year, and finding the right farm equipment to help implement conservation practices on the farm and be a real challenge. But never fear! Ashland SWCD has the lineup of equipment you need to help implement your conservation practices.

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One of the best things parents can do for their children is to encourage them to spend time outdoors. Nature exploration can provide lifelong benefits, from improving both physical and mental health to increasing academic skills and competency. In fact, even playing with dirt has been shown to reduce both stress and anxiety levels in children. Come join Ashland SWCD & Naturalist Carrie Elvey in a fun-filled summer of nature exploration through our newNature Journaling program

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Snow may be in the forecast still, but spring will be here before you know it! That’s why Ashland SWCD is planning an All About Arbor Day event next month to help tree lovers get their new tree seedlings started on the right foot - or root.

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Using a crimper roller to terminate cover crops offers a number of advantages. Ashland SWCD Watershed Specialist Joe Christner talks about the process and benefits of using a crimper roller on cover crops. Click for details - and contact Katie Eikleberry at 419-281-7645 for details on our equipment rental opportunities!

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Have you submitted your CAUV paperwork to the Ashland County auditor? Ever wonder how those values are calculated and how you can make the most of CAUV on your farm? Be sure to join Ashland SWCD & Farm Bureau on March 29 for The CAUV Scoop!

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Ashland SWCD is looking for a few good artists - and it could be you! Click to find out more about how to become an artist for our 2023 Rain Beat on Main Street event!

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Get the latest scoop on CAUV! Hear directly from staff from the Ashland & Holmes County Auditor’s Offices as well as state policy experts from Ohio Farm Bureau. And did we mention there’s FREE ice cream? Yep! This is one event you’re not going to want to miss!

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It’s kind of fishy - but in a good way! Are you dreaming of lazy summer days fishing at the pond? Then check out Ashland SWCD’s fish stocking guide and be sure to place your fish sale order by March 31!

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Ashland SWCD’s 2023 tree sale is underway! Be sure to place your order by March 10. This year’s pick up will be April 21-22 at Ashland High School’s FFA Shop. Click for more information (including coupon codes) from Ashland SWCD Outreach Specialist Lynnsey Winchell.

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You talk numbers when it comes to yield, planting populations, fertilizer prices, application rates, and marketing, but why is it so hard to talk numbers when it comes to measuring your farm’s sustainability? Now you can! Join us on February 9 for our Conservation Chat: Your Conservation Fieldprint at the Loudonville Library. Registration is just $5 and includes a lunch from the Mohican Country Market.

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Ashland SWCD is once again looking for sponsors for our annual Rain Beat on Main Street event! Click here for more details on this fun program!

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I think most of us would agree that planning is important. Creating a nutrient management plan and using it can be a valuable tool for your farm operation. Having a plan is extremely important, considering the increased cost of growing crops. In the last 2 years the cost of crop nutrients has increased rapidly. As a result, they can be one of the most expensive input costs per acre. This winter is a great time to develop a practical and useful nutrient management plan - and Ashland SWCD watershed assistant Joe Christner has the scoop on what you need to know.

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The Fieldprint calculator is the foundation of Ashland SWCD’s conservation stewardship certification program. Northern Ohio Watershed Corps service member Cora Crilow talks about this tool and how area farmers can learn more at Ashland SWCD’s upcoming February 9 Conservation Chat: Your Conservation Fieldprint.

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Winter manure applications on frozen and/or snow covered ground should never be a part of your farm plan, but sometimes crap happens. Follow these guidelines for when those emergencies happen to keep from having a crappy winter.

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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.

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If 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.

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Kick 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!

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