Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

The Ohio Department of Agriculture recently announce the approval for local sponsors to purchase agricultural easements on 58 family farms representing 5,165 acres in 36 counties. Local sponsoring organizations, which include land trusts, counties, townships, and local soil and water conservation

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Friday’s ESCAPE TO THE FOREST Webinar Series

Take a break to relax and join us in the woods as we explore Ohio’s forests, discover native wildlife, learn about invasive species, and discuss how to manage your woodland with forest health in mind.

Webinars are recorded and posted at: woodlandstewards.osu.edu/resources

October 30: Healthy Forests for Ruffed Grouse, American Woodcock and ALL Forest Wildlife.
November 20: To Tree or Not to Tree: Managing Your Woodland After Storm Damage

To register for the October 30th webinar click on the link below

https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/healthy-forests-ruffed-grouse-american-woodcock-and-all-forest-wildlife

10/14/2026

https://www.morningagclips.com/oda-announces-2026-local-agricultural-easements-approved-for-purchase/

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture is proud to announce the approval for local sponsors to purchase agricultural easements on 58 family farms...

10/12/2026

Originally celebrated in the 19th century as "Old Farmer’s Day" to mark the end of the harvest season, today remains a time to honor the hard work and resilience of American agriculture.

Happy National Farmers Day! Take a moment to thank a farmer today. 🌾🚜

10/09/2026

Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People
November 11, 9:00 to 3:00 (Veterans Day)
Location: The Brandt Farm, 6100 Basil Western Road, Carroll, OH 43112
Hosts: Jay and Ann Brandt and their sons, Chris and Isaac
Pre-Registration ($20/person), by Nov. 5. Lunch is included.
Attendance will be limited to 150 participants.

Program:
Ray Archuleta, a Soil Health Specialist, retired from NRCS, will be the keynote speaker. Ray speaks internationally on the value of no-till with cover crops and the role in building soil health.

Results of the Ohio No-till Council work with: 1. Planting Green; 2. Intensive Soil Health Measurements; and 3. Financial advantage of continuous no-till.

Danielle Kusner will speak on nutrient dense crops and how that translates to healthier people.

Jim Moseley, former Deputy Secretary, USDA, will share insights on USDA programs from the 1990s (he created EQIP), working with Bill Richards at SCS, and current programs and insights into future for no-till and cover crops.

Program will include a special recognition of Veterans. A National No-till Legend, David Brandt served in the Vietnam War, receiving 2 Purple Hearts for wounds in combat.
https://ohionotillcouncil.com/2026/07/23/november-11-2026-healthy-soil-healthy-food-healthy-people/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUzdktleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUdHZDFKN09Ga3hCSDBXbmJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEegeb9dPjbyPOChsI_ox_dhYDhcdo7qfRuWIfTH-NBvX7Fu-Bc75FgK7J08Yo_aem_q2zCI5eGtwMG-8krUvRXlQ

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