Protect your farm through an easement in the Farmland Preservation Program also known as The Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP). The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Office of Farmland Preservation in conjunction with Richland Soil & Water Conservation District, who acts as the local sponsor for the...
Steve Fender of Fender's Fish Hatchery will answer pond questions from new and established pond owners. Pond information will be provided.Free* Open to Public * Light RefreshmentsOrder fish for your pond from Richland SWCD for April 25 pick-up at the Richland County Fairgrounds at 10:00 amClick here for more pond information. When you register for...
Get out of the cold and join us at this free Open House focused on soil! Learn about soil health through fun and hands-on learning activities for all ages.Plus, pick up a free United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) 2025 Soils Calendar. (While supplies last)Make dirt pudding and discover the...
Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and our partners for this special workshop for anyone interested in pasture and grazing management. Those new to livestock and forage management are encouraged to join.This is a 3-day series.The Grazing School is July 23 and July 25 at The Longview Center from 6 to 9 p.m.The Pasture...
Attend the Animal Mortality Composting Certification if you compost animals. Before you compost dead livestock, you must obtain an Animal Mortality Composting Certification. The certification is a legal requirement per the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rule 901: 13: 1 – 13. The complete Rule is found at https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/chapter-901:13-1Presenter: Glen Arnold, Hancock County OSU Extension. Mr....
Join the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District's award-winning volunteer team by becoming a Precipitation Monitor. Volunteers record rain and the liquid equivalent of snow on the Richland Soil and...
Beat the cold of winter with thoughts of spring warmth and learning about invasive plants! Join Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and our guest speakers for this workshop on...
While driving around Richland County, have you noticed new green and white signs that state "Continental Divide" and has our logo at the top? The signs are part of an...
Whether you or new or have been planting native plants for years, there is always something new to learn. Join us for a free workshop with Gale Martin of Natives in Harmony for a question and answer session at 6:00 p.m. Afterward, check out the plants for sale. Plugs are $4.00 each and are subject...