Let's Get Together & Talk Crap

Who doesn’t love getting together with your friends to talk crap? Join Ashland SWCD December 5 for our Conservation Chat: Feces from All Species to learn the ins and outs of CNMP development and how it can pay dividends for your farm. RSVP today (Psst! It’s free when you bring a friend!)

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Well-Fair Check Follow Up

Ashland County residents leaned more about how to do their part to be septic smart at our July Conservation Chat; click here for more details on how to properly maintain your septic system, what to look for in local water quality, and and cost-share options for replacing or repairing failing septic systems.

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Great gardens start with winter preparations

Summer gardens make be working in full force, but it’s not too early to start thinking about what steps you can take to set your garden up for even more success next year. Join Ashland SWCD on September 4 for our Conservation Chat: Goodnight, Garden to learn everything you need to know about settling your garden down for a long winter’s nap.

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Fertilizer BMPs Give On-Farm Production a Bump

The cornerstone of the state’s H2Ohio agricultural expansion program is the planning and implementation of nutrient management plans following the 4Rs nutrient stewardship principles: applying fertilizers at the right rate from the right sources in the right place at the time. Following best management practices (BMPs) for fertilizers is not only good for farmers by bumping on-farm profitability, but it also benefits our community by minimizing the risk of nutrient runoff into our local waterways from farm fields.

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It’s time for a check up of your water and septic

Nearly one-fifth of American households depend on septic systems to treat their wastewater, and those numbers are even higher in rural areas like those found in the Mohican River watershed. Unfortunately, when septic systems are not properly maintained, it can result in backups, malfunctions and early failures that result in costly repairs. To help prevent those problems from occurring and help connect homeowners with failing septic systems with the resources they need, Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is teaming up with Holmes SWCD, Ashland County Health Department, and the Holmes General Health District to host a free Conservation Chat: Well-Fair Check on July 13 at the Loudonville Library.

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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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