Are you using the 4R’s of nutrient management?

The cornerstone of the statewide H2Ohio agricultural expansion is the development of voluntary nutrient management plans. These plans are designed to help farmers utilize the 4Rsof nutrient management. Ashland SWCD Water Quality Specialist Cora Crilow talks about the 4Rs and how they can help improve your on-farm ROI.

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It's a win-win: Now is the time to plan your 2024 cover crops

You may still be getting the last of your crops in the ground from this spring’s planting, but it’s not too soon to be thinking about planting cover crops this fall to (quite literally) cover one of your farm’s most valuable assets: its soil. Here’s a look at the tools Ashland SWCD can bring to the table to help you implement cover crops (and reap the benefits) on your farm.

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Next Up: Nutrient Management

The next step for Ashland County farmers enrolled in H2Ohio will be the development of a nutrient management plan. Ashland SWCD Conservation Specialist Katie Eikleberry talks about what is involved in the process, both for livestock producers needing a comprehensive nutrient management plan or crop farmers using a voluntary nutrient management plan.

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Rollout Ready: What to Know About H2Ohio

As H2Ohio rollout in Ashland County begins April 15. Ashalnd SWCD DIrector Jane Houin has summarized what you need to know about the program and what you need to bring to your enrollment appointment Enrollment will run April 15-May 15, 2024..

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Talk Dirt to Me: A Conversation on Soil Health

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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H2Ohio Rolls Out to Ashland Farms in April

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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Up your Soil IQ with Soil Testing

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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H2Ohio is Ashland SWCD’s new carrot

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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