No other SWCD in the state - possibly the country - is doing it, but Ashland SWCD had partnered with leading ag retailers to offer FIVE different precision conservation tools to Ashland County farmers with no out of pocket cost. Click to find out the details of this one-of-a-kind program!
Read MoreAshland SWCD is excited to offer a new conservation stewardship certification program designed to recognize farmers for their conservation and sustainability practices. Click to find out the details on this program.
Read MoreAshland SWCD is looking for sponsors for our 3rd annual Rain Beat on Main Street event! Click to find out more about how your organization or business can be one of our featured sponsors!
Read MoreWinter offers spectacular opportunities for rare photographic treasures of natural beauty. That’s why Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is teaming up with Amanda Kiplinger from Crooked Creek Photos to host a winter photo walk on January 29 at the Hazel Willis Woods near Mifflin.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a deep, meaningful relationship with conservation and soil health, look no further: Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) may just be your perfect match. Ashland SWCD is teaming up with Ashland County Farm Bureau to host their February Conservation Chat: Swipe Right for Conservation in conjunction with Farm Bureau’s annual breakfast. Producers will not only get a great breakfast to start off their day, but they will also get a chance to get to know more about Ashland SWCD and the many conservation projects and programs the district offers.
Read MoreWhether you call them “new year’s resolutions” or just goals for the new year, I like to think we all have ideas on things we would like to do better or improve in our lives. One of my goals for 2022 is to spend more time outside, enjoying nature’s beauty. One way to do that and develop a deeper connection with nature is through the process of nature journaling.
Read MoreWith a renewed focus on conservation education and outreach, the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has set their 2022 meeting dates and planned numerous special events as the board and staff look forward to the new year.
Read MoreNature journaling can be a wonderful way to connect with nature—no matter what the season. That’s why The Wilderness Center and Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are teaming up to help foster those connections at the district’s beautiful 40-acre Hazel Willis Woods property. Find out more about this exciting NEW program for 2022!
Read MoreNo one can forget the great TP shortage of 2020…and it looks like similar shortages may be shaping up for 2022 when it comes to fertilizer and on-farm inputs. So what’s a farmer to do? It may be time to think outside the box, and Ashland SWCD Watershed Coordinator Erica White has some tips to help improve your bottom line AND environmental impact!
Read MoreSkyrocketing input prices have farmers wondering about the profitability of next year’s crop. Ashland SWCD’s January Conservation Chat will focus on strategies to maximize return on your fertilizer dollars while improving your profitability and sustainability.
Read MoreThe holiday hustle is here, but be sure to take some time out to celebrate on-farm sustainability and profitability with Ashland SWCD at their Conservation Chat: Keep It Together at the Ohio Theater on December 15. The chat will feature keynote speaker Jason Mauck, who will be sharing how his #farmweird philosophy has helped him improve not only his on-farm sustainability, but his profitability, too - and he’s even set some soybean yield records along the way!
Read MoreYou can’t manage what you don’t measure. Ashland SWCD’s new manure record-keeping calendar helps Ashland farmers do just that. Click to find out more~
Read MoreProgram Administrator Jane Houin provides an overview of the county’s lot split or subdivision process…
Read MoreNamed one of Successful Farming’s “Top 10 Up & Comers in Agriculture,” Jason Mauck from Muncie, Indiana will be bringing his message of thinking outside the box to maximize profitability while protecting the environment to the Ohio Theater in Loudonville. Mauck will be sharing how he uses his #farmweird approach to maximize profitability and return on investment while also protecting the environment. Click for the details on this presentation you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreIf you want different results, you have to do things differently. That’s the basic concept behind Jason Mauck’s success. Not only does Mauck hold the Indiana soybean yield record (a record he set using the out-of-the-box relay cropping management system), but he’s also looking at new ways to incorporate livestock into his grain cropping systems. Mauck will be the featured speaker at Ashland SWCD’s Conservation Chat: Keep It Together on December 15 at The Ohio Theater in Loudonville.
Read MoreSmell that fresh fall air! Crisp leaves, cooler temperatures, bonfires, and yes - even the smell of manure applications. Fall is the perfect time for area farmers to empty their manure storage and apply those natural nutrients to the farm field where they can be used by next year’s crop. Watershed Coordinator Erica White shares the scoop on poop in this week’s blog post.
Read MoreOur annual fall fish sale is once again underway! Orders must be placed by October 13 with pick up on October 21. Fiscal & Education Specialist Katie Eikleberry shares some advice on making the most of our fall stocking sale.
Read MoreIt’s small, but mighty! Katotawa Creek serves as the headwaters of the Mississippi River basin, and what happens here affects everyone downstream. Join Ashland SWCD on November 17 to discuss the status and needs of the Katotawa Creek watershed as we prioritize those issues that will make the biggest impact on improving our water quality.
Read MoreWater quality matters, and Ashland County’s water quality is especially important as the headwaters (or start) of 2 major watersheds: the Mississippi River and Lake Erie. That’s why Ashland SWCD is tackling watershed planning for the Katatowa Creek watershed this year, in the Jerome Fork of the Mohican River. Click to find out more and help our office assess watershed health and concerns.
Read MoreWoodland management is not as easy as it seems. Join us on the Ashland County Farm Tour on October 2 at the Hurdle Waterfowl Park to learn to Focus on Forestry with guided walks by Jake Peer of Peer Family Forestry!
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