Ashland SWCD has the tools you need to make your 2024 cover crop journey one for the books!
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There’s a whole world beneath your feet that you can’t see, but those tiny microorganisms and the water and nutrients in their environment may be playing a bigger role in the success of your garden and flower beds than you think! Join Ashland SWCD at Forbes Farmstead Market on April 11 for our Conservation Chat: Talk Dirt to Me.
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Ashland County' farmer’s wait is over for a chance to participate in the state’s H2Ohio program, but there are going to be key differences in what the program looks like for Ashland County. Ashland SWCD Director Jane Houin shares an overview of those differences & what producers can expect for H2Ohio participation in Ashland County
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Spring is the perfect time to up your soil IQ by performing a soil test—whether is be on your lawn, garden, pasture or crop fields. Outreach specialist Ruth McCrea takes a look at what you can learn from soil testing and how it can help you make better soil health decisions.
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Ashland SWCD is rooting for you! Join us March 21 at Valley Vista farm to learn more about how to take your cover crop game to the next level AND as an added bonus we will be covering the details about what the statewide agricultural H2Ohio rollout will mean for Ashland County farmers.
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Can you believe this year is the FIFTH anniversary of our Rain Beat on Main Street event? We’re looking for local artists to help make this year’s event the most special yet!
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Ohio’s soil and water conservation districts are built on a foundational belief in the benefits of voluntary conservation of our soil and water resources. Our soil and water programs are always voluntary. As the H2Ohio program begins its statewide rollout this spring, participation will also be voluntary. Ashland SWCD Director Jane Houin shared more details about H2Ohio and our voluntary conservation programs.
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Ashland SWCD is excited to celebrated Rain Beat on Main Street’s 5th Anniversary in 2024, and we’re looking for local sponsors and artists to help us out!
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What’s so wonderful about waterways? Find out more about the benefits of grassed waterways on your farm from Conservation Specialist Katie Eikleberry—then join us on February 8 for our Conservation Chat: Outstanding in the Field to learn more about the ins and outs of cost share opportunities. You can even snag a made-to-order omelet!
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Ashalnd SWCD Director Jane Houin can’t wait to share what our staff has been working on for 2024 Conservation Chats! Click for details on the exciting topics and programs we have lined up for 2024.
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Ashland SWCD & Ashland County Planning Commission have set their meeting dates for 2024. Here are the details.
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Join the Ashland SWCD & FSA offices for our February 8 Conservation Chat: Outstanding in the Field (did we mention we’re cooking up made-to-order omelets?). Once your bellies are full, we’ll fill your minds with the ins and outs of grassed waterway design, installation and cost-share opportunities.
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Do you love spending time in the woods? Are you a talented artist? Is organization your passion? No matter your interest, Ashland SWCD has a place for you in our volunteer program! Outreach Specialist Ruth McCrea shares the details of some of our volunteer service opportunities.
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Tune into your favorite social media account any given week and you’ll see photos of previously rare livestock predators making their presence known on wildlife cameras across the Mohican area. Add to that all of the first-hand tales, reports and cell-phone snaps, and it’s no secret that some livestock predators (even big predators) are becoming more and more common across the Mohican Area. Join us at our January 27 Conservation Chat: Livestock Predator Management to learn more about how to protect your livestock from rising predator populations.
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Bears, vultures and bobcats, oh my! Join Ashland SWCD, USDA APHIS Wildlife Service & the Ashland County Wildlife Conservation League for this hands-on, all-day training to explore both lethal and nonlethal control of livestock predators on your farm.
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The farmers were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of farm plans danced in their heads. Ashland SWCD Mohican River Watershed Assistant Joe Christner shares some great advice on how some planning and reflection this winter can lead to an even better year for your farm in 2024.
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Conservation Specialist Katie Eikleberry shares best management practices for manure application to farm fields this winter (Hint: avoid applications when the ground is frozen or snow-covered to avoid crappy fines and penalties resulting from runoff!).
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Crap happens. Join Ashland and surrounding SWCDs for a look at managing feces from ALL the species at the Ohio Theater in Loudonville. You won’t want to miss this Rated M for Manure poop show!
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November is all about the NOs - find out the benefits of embracing No-Till November for a more rugged, natural look that improves your soil health and our water quality!
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Fall is a great time to test your soil - whether it’s soil for your garden or farm fields. Fall testing gives you plenty of time to plan for next season’s nutrient needs and make the most of next year’s growing season.
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