Death and taxes...

We all know the saying about death and taxes. But what does that mean for you and your family farm? Ashland SWCD Outreach Specialist Ruth McCrea talks about the keys of farmland preservation…

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Now is the time to plan for your farm’s future

It’s never easy talking about farm transitions, whether that’s transferring the day-to-day farm management decisions or determining if the family will continue to farm for the next generation. Join Ashland SWCD & Centerra Cooperative for our Conservation Chat: Future of the Family Farm on July 11.

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Grow Money and Conservation on the Farm

What if your farm could grow money? Find out the scoop on all the latest cost share opportunities, from what H2Ohio might look like in Ashland County to cover crops to livestock exclusion fencing to log jam removal and more. Join Ashland SWCD at Twin Oak Farms to find out about all the cost-share opportunities available in our area.

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Celebrate Native Plants this April

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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Nature Journaling Programs Helps Families Connect with Each Other & Nature

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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