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August 5, 2021

The Fertilizer Institute’s 4R Advocate Program Now Accepting 2022 4R Advocate Nominations

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 […]

July 14, 2021

Upcoming Events for Ohio and Western Lake Erie Basin

Make plans to attend these upcoming events in Ohio and the Western Lake Erie Basin. ACPF (Agriculture Conservation Planning Framework) Toolbox Series with August Froehlich, GIS Spatial Scientist at The Nature Conservancy in Ohio. Register […]

July 13, 2021

H2Ohio Farmer Informational Meetings Set to Begin

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is hosting a series of virtual informational meetings for farmers to learn about Governor DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative in the newly added 10 counties. The program, which incentivizes farmers for […]

July 6, 2021

Governor DeWine Announces H2Ohio Farmer Incentive Program Expansion

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Dorothy Pelanda have announced that H2Ohio’s farmer incentive program is expanding into 10 additional counties in the Western Lake Erie Basin. The program, which offers […]

June 24, 2021

Upcoming Ohio & Western Lake Erie Basin Events

Make plans to attend these upcoming events in Ohio and the Western Lake Erie Basin. ACPF (Agriculture Conservation Planning Framework) Toolbox Series with August Froehlich, GIS Spatial Scientist at The Nature Conservancy in Ohio. Email […]

May 4, 2021

New Grant Program to Enhance Ohio’s Lake Erie Water Quality Improvement Efforts

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) have announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded ODA’s Division of Soil and Water Conservation a five-year, $8-million grant to assist in Ohio’s work to […]

April 8, 2021

4R Program Highlights Participants and Farmers in “Right People” Video Series

Almost everyone in agriculture knows the 4Rs: “Right Source at the Right Rate, at the Right Time and in the Right Place.” But how often do we stop to consider that crucial fifth ‘R’ – […]

March 25, 2021

Nutrien Ag Solutions Leipsic/Ottawa Achieves Year Three Certification in 4R Nutrient Stewardship

Continuing its commitment to improving water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin, Nutrien Ag Solutions Leipsic/Ottawa has achieved certified status for year three through the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program. The voluntary certification program […]

March 8, 2021

Innovative and Practical 4R Nutrient Management Strategies to be Highlighted in Virtual Field Day Event

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Ohio 4R Nutrient Stewardship Council has announced the 2021 Field Day event will be held virtually on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 8 a.m. CST. The virtual field day […]

February 26, 2021

FREE Upcoming Webinar Series Starting March 9th

Achieving Cover Crop Success: Grower, Adviser, and Researcher Insights on Making Cover Crops Work on the Farm An American Society of Agronomy webinar series, sponsored by The Nature Conservancy Webinar #1 Achieving Cover Crop […]

February 23, 2021

Otte AG, LLC Certified in 4R Nutrient Stewardship

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that Otte AG, LLC in Maria Stein, Ohio has been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified status. The voluntary certification program, now […]

December 2, 2020

Heritage Cooperative Upper Sandusky Facility Achieves Third Year 4R Nutrient Management Certification

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced that Heritage Cooperative’s Upper Sandusky facility has retained its 4R certification for the third year. The voluntary certification program, now in its seventh year, is a concentrated […]