Spring has a funny way of flipping the switch from frostbite to “this yard needs a glow-up.” 🌱 Ashland SWCD’s Annual Tree Sale is your chance to turn that itch into action—affordable trees, easy ordering, and future shade (plus bragging rights) included. Don’t wait too long though; these saplings aren’t known for their patience.
Read MoreHealthy soil is one of the best investments you can make on your farm—and we’re talking about how to make it pay off. Join Ashland SWCD March 11 for Conservation Chat: Ground Rules, an evening of soil health insights, H2Ohio updates, practical agronomic advice, and a free dinner. Come for the food, stay for the conversation, and leave with tools you can use in the field.
Read MoreAshland SWCD DIrector Jane Houin’s Papa Charles “Tater” Taft and dad Charles “Butch” Taft might have been amazed by today’s manure management technology, but our grandparents’ generation were the generation that literally put men on the moon and understand the value of embracing modern technology. Manure management has entered the precision ag era — GPS, data and smarter decisions included. Come see why it’s officially not the same old crap anymore at our February 17 Conservation Chat: Not the Same Old Crap.
Read MoreRain Beat on Main Street is returning to Ashland for it’s 7th year! Click to learn more about where you’ll find this year’s barrels and how you can become a sponsor or an artist for this unique events!
Read MoreRain Beat on Main Street returns for its seventh summer in 2026, bringing a traveling gallery of hand-painted rain barrels to Loudonville, Balloonfest at Freer Field, and Ashland’s Corner Park. With just 12 artist-designed barrels up for sponsorship and auction, this year’s event turns stormwater conservation into a colorful, community-powered art show that supports local education and water protection.
Read MoreAshland SWCD’s Not the Same Old Crap Conservation Chat will show how modern technology is transforming on-farm nutrient application with better data, precision tools and real-world results. Join farmers and ag professionals Feb. 17 in Greenwich to explore the latest equipment, research, regulations and cost-share opportunities in a relaxed, discussion-style setting.
Read MoreThe calendar may have just flipped to 2026, but Ashland SWCD has a full year of programs, planning and partnerships lined up for the new year. District Director Jane Houin shares more…
Read MoreThis New Year, skip the resolutions that won’t last and try one that actually pays off: making Ashland SWCD part of your operation. From practical programs and equipment rentals to no-nonsense technical help, we work with livestock, grain, and small-acreage producers as partners to keep local farms productive and resilient.
Read MoreKick off 2026 by diving into the journey of clean, healthy water at Raindrop to River on January 10! 💧🌊 Join Ashland SWCD for hands-on activities, local water insights, and a chance to win a one-of-a-kind painted rain barrel—all at this family-friendly watershed celebration. RSVP for free and be part of shaping our community’s water future!
Read MoreSnow on the ground? Beautiful. Manure on frozen ground? Not so much. ❄️💩 Keep nutrients on your fields and out of our waterways—because a white winter shouldn’t come with a brown surprise! 😉
Read MoreWant to kick off 2026 with something actually refreshing? Join us on January 10th at 9 A.M. at the Perrysville Fire Department for our first Conservation Chat of the year! 🚒✨Ashland SWCD Water Quality Specialist Zoey Dudte is diving into:
💧 Cost-share opportunities (cover crops, log jam removal, exclusion fencing & more)
💧 Identifying conservation needs in your watershed
💧 Family-friendly activities (kids included!)
💧 PLUS—a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Ashland-themed rain barrel! 🌧️🎁
Farm safety saves lives! Don’t miss Lagoon Lifeline on Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. at Valley Vista Farm, Jeromesville — a free hands-on manure pit and electrical safety training for farmers and first responders. Hosted by Ashland SWCD and partners. Register today at lagoonlifeline.eventbrite.com
Read MoreIt’s not your typical farm meeting—and that’s exactly the point. On December 6, Ashland, Holmes and Wayne Soil and Water Conservation Districts will host the Conservation Chat: Lagoon Lifeline to provide hands-on manure pit rescue training for livestock producers and first responders.
Read MoreThis November, forget the razor—and the plow! As beards grow across Ashland County, Ashland SWCD is challenging farmers to leave the stubble where it really counts: in their fields. Discover why going no-till could be your farm’s smartest (and scruffiest) move yet in our latest column.
Read More🐄 Ready to level up your pasture game? Ashland Soil & Water is offering a FREE 60-day rental of a rotational grazing kit—no strings, just greener grass (and happier cows). 🌿 Plus, grab 2 FREE soil tests and a custom Nutrient Management Plan to save on fertilizer and boost yields. All thanks to our awesome partners at MWCD! Spots are limited—don’t let this grazy-good deal pass you by! 🐑
Read MoreDon’t let tree care maintenance questions “leaf” you hanging this fall. Join Ashland SWCD for our Don’t Get stumped Conservation Chat to chat with the pros about everything your trees need, from site selection and preparation to maintenance and harvest. RSVP today!
Read MoreCover crops are a great tool to help build soil health, and Ashland SWCD has just the tools you need to help get those seeds in the ground and growing with our equipment rental program. Soil Conservation Specialist Brennen Hart has the info you need to know on fall cover crops and seeding options.
Read More🍁 Ready for a fall adventure?
Ashland SWCD’s Not So Spooky Forest is back—and this year, it’s in-person at Hazel Willis Woods! 🌳👻 Explore the trails anytime in October with a scavenger hunt full of whimsical surprises. 🕸️ From skeleton horses to spider castles, you never know what you’ll find among the trees.
🎟️ Tickets: $5 per child / $10 family pack
👉 Register here: https://notsospookyforest25.eventbrite.com
When a creek on your property looks like a timber yard after a windstorm, it’s not just bad landscaping — it’s a public-safety issue. Fallen trees, tangled branches and accumulated brush create log jams that can divert water onto roads, wedge against bridges and chew away at stream banks. For Ashland County landowners in the Muskingum Watershed, help is available: the Debris Removal Program, a cost-share partnership between the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.
Read MoreH2Ohio first came to Ashland County last spring; this summer Ashland County farmers are in the midst of verifying their nutrient management plans, showcasing their commitment to being good stewards of our local soil and water resources by following best management practices when it comes to nutrient applications on the farm. Find out more from Ashland SWCD Water Quality Specialist Zoey Dudte.
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