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Belmont SWCD offers ag easement purchase program
Belmont County farmland owners are now able to participate in the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program.
Ohio has $285,000 for organic cost-share program
Through the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, $285,000 is available to make certification more affordable for organic producers in Ohio.
Returning to normal operations after furlough
Hello Again! FSA was among several local government agencies closed during the furlough. Some producers have contacted FSA concerned about various issues that should have been completed during the shut-down. At this time only a few details have been provided from the FSA State Office. Since government agencies do not plan for such events, start
Caring for drought-stricken pastures
Learn how to evaluate and care for drought-stricken pastures.
Bale grazing can increase nutrients in soil
Although bale grazing on pasture can lead to some wasted feed, it has a great potential to improve the forage production in the area it’s implemented.
Use wood ashes to improve garden fertility
When collected and spread on the garden, ashes produced by wood-burning fireplaces or stoves are an excellent source of calcium and other plant nutrients.
Fly control for livestock on pasture
It is estimated that flies cost U.S. livestock producers $700,000 to $1,000,000 dollars annually.
Planning ahead for tax time may make the best financial sense
There are some new tax issues and resources for 2010 and 2011. Expenses increase. Tax Benefit – Section 179 Expensing Increased from $250,000 to $500,000 for 2010 and 2011. The recently passed “Small Business Jobs Act of 2010” signed into law Sept. 27 allows for opportunity for sizable tax write-off for farmers in 2010 and
Ohio’s Biopreferred bill passes House, awaits Strickland’s signature
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives voted 92-1 to approve Senate Bill 131, a bill jointly sponsored by Sen. Capri S. Cafaro (D-Hubbard) and Sen. Karen Gillmor (R-Tiffin) that encourages the use of biobased products. The bill, which was voted upon Feb. 17, previously passed the Senate unanimously and now awaits Governor Strickland’s signature.
ODA receives over $12M to support food supply chain
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has been awarded more than $12 million to fund projects that support the middle of the supply chain.
