As information continues to be updated, Ohio Farm Bureau will continue to share all of the resources that have been gathered to this point.
There are obviously very real concerns about how the aftermath of the train derailment in East Palestine will impact farm families, their livestock, land and communities in the short and long term. Ohio Farm Bureau and Columbiana County Farm Bureau continue to work closely with Gov. Mike DeWine, along with officials with the Ohio Department of Agriculture and Ohio EPA, to share members’ concerns while, at the same time, keeping members informed with the most up-to-date information they need to navigate this challenging situation.
Still, after over two weeks since the disaster, there are many questions about the quality of not only air, water and soil, but also the quality of life for residents of East Palestine and surrounding communities moving forward.
As information continues to be updated, Ohio Farm Bureau will continue to share all of the resources that have been gathered to this point, including a document of important contact information and Frequently Asked Questions that have been compiled by Ohio State University Extension, an update from Governor DeWine that includes important details pertaining to area agriculture, and a link to the US EPA page dedicated specifically to the train derailment that lays out the latest on water, air and soil quality information.
ODA will enroll 500,000 acres into the program for a two-week sign-up period, beginning April 22, 2024, through May 6, 2024. Contact local SWCD offices to apply.
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The survey results establish a baseline of adoption for various farming practices in the Sandusky watershed.
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The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Test Your Well Event was free to Greene County Farm Bureau members.
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Ohio Farm Bureau 2024 priority issues focus on business climate, regulatory environment, preserving Ohio’s farming heritage, healthy rural communities, and grassroots advocacy.
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Funding is now available from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Ohio to help Western Lake Erie Basin producers implement conservation practices on their land. Apply by Dec. 8 to be eligible for the first round of funding.
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After decades of decline, how did the community pull together to push Grand Lake St. Marys in the right direction?
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The plan establishes a total maximum daily load for phosphorus for the Maumee River Watershed.
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Gary Mescher and other farmers have not only learned, but implemented Nutrient Management Plan practices that now serve as models for how to manage agricultural runoff in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
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ODA and SWCD are hosting a series of informational meetings for farmers to learn about H2Ohio incentives, the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative, best management practices and open enrollment.
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The comprehensive study found that water quality has improved tremendously over the years, with 86% of the state’s large rivers in good to excellent condition compared to just 18% in the 1980s.
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