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Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District
613 High Street NW, Suite 2, Carrollton, OH 44615
330-627-9852 ext. 3 www.carrollswcd.org
“Connecting people, agriculture, soil & water since 1944”
April 2017 Edition
April 13th @ Carroll Co. Friendship Center Backyard Food Production Meeting 6:00PM—Backyard conservation topics for this meeting will include Composting 101, Stream Buffers & Backyard Wetlands, Edible Landscaping, and Pruning Trees.
April 27th @ Morrelli Farm Eastern Ohio Grazing Council Pasture Walk 6:00PM—Join us at this Jefferson County beef cattle farm to learn about topics such as Exclusion Fence, Live-stock Water Use, and an “Open Discussion.”
May 11th @ Carroll Co. Fairgrounds Backyard Food Production Meeting
6:00PM—Backyard conservation topics for this meeting will include Let’s Build Compost Bins, Growing Sweet Corn, and Growing for Good Nutri-tion. See page 5 for information about ordering a compost bin. Deadline to order will be May 1st, 2017.
May 25th @ Herbold Farm Eastern Ohio Grazing Council Pasture Walk 6:00PM—Join us at this Harrison County beef cattle farm to learn about topics such as Pressurized Water System, Heavy Use Pad, and Organic Forages.
June 8th @ Carroll Co. Fairgrounds Backyard Food Production Meeting 6:00PM—Backyard conservation topics for this meeting will include Food Safety Basics, Getting Started in Soap Making, Seed Saving, and Natural Weed Control.
June 22nd @ D&L Sheep Farm Eastern Ohio Grazing Council Pasture Walk 6:00PM—Join us at this Columbiana County sheep oper-ation. Topics and speakers to be determined.
July 18th to 23rd @ Carroll Co. Fairgrounds Carroll County Fair Enjoy the community gar-den which will feature raised beds, a pollination garden, a potato mulch bed, a handicap garden, and a gourd hoop display. The inside booth will include the virtual sandbox, guess the farm game, and a water quality display. We hope to see you at the fair!
July 27th @ Snyder Farm Eastern Ohio Grazing Council Pasture Walk 6:00PM—Join us at this Mahoning County beef cattle operation. Topics and speakers to be determined.
The Carroll SWCD Office will be Closed: May 29th, 2017– Memorial Day July 4th, 2017– Independence Day
Carroll SWCD Board Meetings: Meetings begin at 5:00pm at the office
April 25th, 2017 May 23rd, 2017 June 27th, 2017 July 25th, 2017 August 22nd, 2017
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2017 Upcoming Events
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“Where am I going to feed my cows?” By: Joe Mayle, District Technician
Phone: 330-627-9852 ext. 4093
We could also say where am I going to feed my horses,
goats, sheep or even some of our less traditional livestock
animals? It is a question that we as livestock producers
must ask ourselves every year. With this winter being more
mild and wet, than usual, and spring right around the cor-
ner, it is a question that we must be prepared to answer. My
grandpa used to say high and dry. That may seem elemen-
tary, but keeping livestock near a stream corridor, flood plain, or other bottom ground is never a good idea.
Stressed livestock, water contamination and poor soil health are just a few of the problems that one can
encounter when keeping livestock in areas not conducive to raising livestock.
Livestock health can be greatly impacted by wet conditions. Hoof Rot, Strawberry Warts (although more
common with confined animals) and general stress are all a result of livestock being in a less than ideal
location. Increased stress levels always equate to poor production. Forcing livestock to drink surface wa-
ter from the creek instead of providing a quality water source only serves as a restriction to optimal pro-
duction. Animals with access to clean water will, have increased growth rates and be healthier overall.
Another benefit of keeping your livestock out of the stream corridor, is we eliminate water degradation.
Manure (nutrients + microorganisms) introduced to a water source will promote the growth of water
plants and algae. The plants and algae can be harmful to bodies of water. They can create a lack of dis-
solved oxygen in the water that inhibit fish and macroinvertebrates ability to respire. In more serious in-
stances certain types of algae (blue-green) can release toxins into the water that are harmful to humans
and animals if ingested. Manure in water also promotes bacterial growth in livestock. These bacteria can
cause illnesses such as mastitis, urinary tract infections and diarrhea.
Keeping livestock out of the water course, will also improve soil health. Erosion, compaction, and nutrient
concentration are just a few negative impacts that can be created by a bad choice of livestock placement.
There is no better compaction tool than livestock hooves. Hooves and wet soils don’t mix. Compaction
will eliminate pore spaces that hold air and water in the soil. Compaction will also restrict root growth,
thereby reducing plant yields. Exclusion fencing and heavy use areas are a couple of practices that can
serve to control livestock access to surface waters. These
practices are designed to reduce livestock stress, avoid water
contamination, and improve soil health. So where are you
going to feed your cows (livestock) this year?
Top Photo Source: Beef Magazine
Bottom Photo Source: University of Minnesota Extension
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Spring Pond Clinic
Lake and Land Festival
Join us at Clark Farms for our 2017 Pond Clinic
Meal will be provided!
Pond Site Construction Feasibility
Rick Griffin, USDA-NRCS
Water Quality
Josh Britton, Carroll & Harrison SWCD
Pond Question & Answer Session
John Oliver, Buckeye JVS
www.facebook.com/CarrollSoilandWaterConservationDistrict
When:
May 9, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Where:
Clark Farms
3056 Arrow Rd NW
Carrollton, OH 44615
RSVP by:
April 28, 2017
Carroll SWCD: (330) 627-9852
Thinking of building a pond? Is your pond green or smell funny? Do you need help selecting fish?
Get all of these questions answered and more! We have a great line up of speakers that will be
able to answer your questions and make suggestions to help you create a healthy pond!
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2017 No-Till Drill Rental Program
Cover Crop Cost Share Program The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will be con-
tinuing their cover crop cost share program for 2017. Fields that
are located within the Muskingum Watershed in Carroll Coun-
ty can receive approximately $12 per acre cost share regardless
of seeding method or termination method.
Participants must attend one of the scheduled sign up days to
fill out applications so that fields may be ranked to determine
funding. Please allow at least two hours to attend an informa-
tional meeting about the program requirements and to complete
applications. Be sure to bring field maps or location information to sign up. The sign up days will be
held at the Carroll SWCD office at 613 North High Street in Carrollton on:
May 26, 2017 at 9:00AM ~ June 2, 2017 at 9:00AM ~ June 9, 2017 at 9:00AM
No RSVP is necessary for above dates. If you are unable to sign up on one of these days, please contact
the Carroll SWCD office at 330-627-9852. All applications must be in by June 16, 2017.
We will be offering two different machines this spring. The equip-
ment is rented on a first come, first serve basis and will have a
minimum rental charge of $50. Rental rates for 2017 are $15 per acre
with discounts available for utilizing various conservation efforts:
Have you Updated Your Conservation Plan Lately?
Fields with a plan written and approved by Carroll SWCD
within the last five years receive a $3 per acre discount.
Have You Measured Your Residue Lately?
Acres with greater than 40% residue are eligible for a $2 per
acre discount.
Have You Tested Your Soil Lately?
If you have current soils test for the field being planted you
can receive a $1 per acre discount.
If you are interested in renting one of the drills this season please
call Joe Mayle at the Carroll SWCD office at 330-627-9852 ext. 4093
10’ John Deere 1590
or
10’ Haybuster 107
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Wildlife Workshop: Growing Big Bucks Thursday June 1st at 6:00PM
LOCATION:
Sunset Meadows Farms
3183 Jasmine Rd. NW
Carrollton, OH 44615
Topics:
Getting Started in Soil Testing
Location of Food Plot & Bedding Area
What to Plant and How to Plant It
Planting Demonstrations Onsite
This free workshop is focused on helping hunters of all kinds
create a habitat that will bring the deer right where you want
them. With planting demonstrations onsite, participants will
have a start to finish training for a more successful hunting
season. Please call to register by May 30 at 330-627-9852.
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Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District 2017 Compost Bin Kit Order Form
The compost bin kit for home use will include a rotating plastic bin on a stand that is easy for everyone to use. The purchase of a kit comes with the option of an instruction class at our Backyard Food Production
Meeting on May 11 at 6:00pm at the Carroll Co. Fairgrounds. If you plan on attending the demonstration,
please mark “WITH Instruction” below. You will receive your kit at the class. If unable to attend the class, kits may be picked up at the Carroll SWCD office on May 12 from 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
Name: _______________________________ Phone: ___________________ Address: ______________________________ City: _____________________ Zip: _________________ E-mail: ____________________________________
MAKE ORDERS PAYABLE & MAIL TO:
CARROLL SWCD ~ 613 NORTH HIGH STREET ~ CARROLLTON, OH. 44615 ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS, EXACT CHANGE OR CHECK ONLY
DEADLINE FOR PLACING ORDERS IS MAY 1st, 2017
Item # Of Kits Price Total
1. Compost Bin Kit WITH Instruction Class $45
2. Compost Bin Kit WITHOUT Instruction Class $45
TOTAL:
Compost Bin Kits for Sale
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District Supervisors Doug Eshler, Secretary
Brad Luckey, Fiscal Agent
John McKarns, Vice Chair
Clifford Miller, Chairman
Roger Thomas, Treasurer
District Staff Kimberly Vance, District Administrator (ext. 4090)
Katelyn Valdinger, District Technician (ext. 4092)
Joe Mayle, District Technician (ext. 4093)
Josh Britton, Watershed Specialist (ext. 4094)
NRCS Staff Kevin Swope, Resource Conservationist (ext. 4091)
Carroll SWCD
613 High St. NW, Suite 2
Carrollton, Ohio 44615
IN THIS ISSUE:
Program Schedules 1
Technician Article 2
Lake and Land Festival 3
Pond Clinic 3
No-Till Drill Rental 4
Cover Crop Program 4
Wildlife Workshop 5
Compost Bin Kits 5
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