June 27, 2022
Check out these upcoming Summer events in the Western Lake Erie Basin. June 18, Sandusky River Clean Up, Fremont, OH June 15, Honey Bee Pollination, Hillsdale, MI June 22, Agronomists in the Know Workshop, Ames, […]
May 16, 2022
Check out these upcoming events in the Western Lake Erie Basin. May 12, Women for the Land: Seed to Green Learning Circle, Yellow Springs, OH May 13, Phosphorous Optimal Wetland Demonstration Site Tour, Defiance, OH […]
April 12, 2022
Continuing their commitment to improving water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin, Legacy Farmers Cooperative facilities in Arcadia, Arlington, McComb and Pandora have achieved certified status for year six and the Custar facility […]
March 24, 2022
On March 22, Fertilizer Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the Ontario Agri Business Association (OABA), the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and the Christian […]
March 1, 2022
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) showed its appreciation for exceptional leadership and commitment to conservation by honoring the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District, Legacy Farmers’ Cooperative, and Steve Davis of the Natural […]
February 22, 2022
An additional five sites become 4R Certified, including: AGIRS Co-op Bridgen, FS Partners Mitchell, FS Partners Elmvale, Southwest Agromart Elberts & Southwest Agromart Ridgetown. Since 2018, the 4R Certification program has worked with over 2,400 […]
December 15, 2021
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that Gerald Grain Center in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio has been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified status. The voluntary certification program, now […]
November 19, 2021
Check out these upcoming events: November 22, Slugs and Cover Crops with Jim Hoorman at Dusty Sonnenberg’s Shop, Hamler, OH. 6:30-8:00 PM. Organized by Dusty Sonnenberg, Farmer Advocate for Conservation. December 6-10, Great Lakes Virtual […]
November 9, 2021
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch late Friday applauded the House passage of the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” The legislation authorizes a new highway bill and includes funding for roads, bridges, […]
November 4, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing fiscal year 2022 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural […]
October 22, 2021
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is now accepting nominations for the 2022 4R Advocate awards. This program recognizes farmers and fertilizer retailers for their commitment to sound nutrient stewardship using the 4Rs, or the right fertilizer […]
October 22, 2021
The Nature Conservancy in Ohio is accepting applications from farmers in the Maumee River Watershed who are interested in sharing their conservation practices with other farmers. Advocates will be compensated at a rate of $30/hour […]