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  1. Soil Type & History

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/soil-health-assessment/soil-type-history

    the state. [View a larger map of Ohio's soil regions (Ohio Department of Agriculture).] Ohio has ... Survey. The US Department of Agriculture provides descriptions of specific soil series, including general ... The Ohio landscape includes a variety of soil types, natural history, and climatic factors which ...

  2. OSU Extension Soil Health Tour 2022

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/news/osu-extension-soil-health-tour-2022

    The 2022 OSU Extension Soil Health Tour includes 18 in-person tour stops and 6 virtual tour stops. ... event will offer 1.0 CEUs for Soil and Water Management. And save the date for our Soil Health winter ...

  3. Making research available to build healthy soils

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/news/making-research-available-build-healthy-soils

    producers, youth in agriculture, and urban gardeners are unaware of the importance of soil health and how to ... a healthy and productive soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture. However, a majority of ... low-input), landowners, 4-H youth, urban gardeners (youth and adults), Master Gardener Volunteers, crop ...

  4. 2022 Soil Health Webinar Series

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/news/2022-soil-health-webinar-series

    8 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month for Ohio State Extension’s 2022 Soil Health Webinar series. ... series, farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health ... sessions only). Soil Health Webinar Series 2022 Thursday, January 6th, 8-9 am What’s Your Soil Health ...

  5. New Factsheet on Soil Health Testing

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/news/new-factsheet-soil-health-testing

    Choosing a Laboratory for Nutrient and Soil Health Testing, Ohioline Factsheet ANR-0107 is now ... Ohio-based and nearby soil testing faciltities with contact information, standard test package components, ...

  6. Drainage

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/soil-health-management/drainage

    Overview  Many Ohio soils have heavy clay contents which can lead to slow drainage and standing ... matter.  Increased soil organic matter enhances your soil's ability to absorb water, leading to less ... biota and structure. Avoid Soil compaction Working your soils while wet can lead to soil compaction, ...

  7. Urban Agriculture & Community Garden Summit

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/events/urban-agriculture-community-garden-summit

    Summit focusing on urban agriculture including:  4 season gardening, Aquaponics, Plant Pathology, ... Soil Building, Crop Selection Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, OH click here for registration ...

  8. Ohio State Soil Health Publications

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/resources/publications

    Reports Baseline Assessment of Soil Health in Ohio (2022) Factsheets Choosing a Laboratory for ... Nutrient and Soil Health Testing Soil Quality Test Kit Using Cover Crops to Improve Soil & Water ... Quality Using Cover Crops to Convert to No-Till Understanding Soil Microbes and Nutrient Recycling The ...

  9. Tools and Software

    https://soilhealth.osu.edu/resources/tools-and-software

    Ohio Soil Health Card This tool can help to track several observable soil health characteristics ... such as structure, drainage, and plant vigor, as well as laboratory soil test results. The Soil Health ... Card provides guidance about how and when to assess each characteristic.  4-H Soil Health Challenge ...

  10. MGV Work Day- Pyramid Hill Walled Garden

    https://butler.osu.edu/events/mgv-work-day-pyramid-hill-walled-garden-5

    MGs bring their own gardening tools. The Walled Garden is in the North Woods section of Pyramid Hill ...

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