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  1. Organic Mulches May Restore Fertility of Degraded Soils

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/organic-mulches-may-restore-fertility-degraded-soils

    soils in urban areas. Ohio State University researchers are studying the effects of composed yard ... disturbed soils in urban landscapes," said Herms. The researchers are focusing on mulches with a low ... trimmings, as well as a mixture of hardwood bark and composted manure on the health of disturbed soils in ...

  2. A Green Solution to Storm Water Management

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/green-solution-storm-water-management

    agriculture and natural resources, is exploring contour infiltration planting (CIP). The technique involves ... rain events. Contour planting is not a new concept. It's a common practice in agriculture to ... reduce soil erosion, and is widely used out West to conserve water in arid regions. But Dyke may have ...

  3. Ram Bahadur Khadka

    https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/ram-bahadur-khadka

    improving agricultural production, food security, and resilience to climate change for multiple crops. ... Agriculture & Food Security Journal, 3:4. Khadka, R. B. and G. P. Parajuli. 2013. Performance of two ... Western Terai of Nepal. Nepal Agriculture Research Journal. 13: 48-54. Khadka, R. B., S. Joshi and R. B. ...

  4. Learn How to Construct a Rain Garden at Farm Science Review

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/learn-how-construct-rain-garden-farm-science-review

    Extension educator in agriculture and natural resources, will present "Rain Gardens" at 11 a.m. on ... well in your area under the soil and site conditions found in your rain garden-- annuals, perennials, ... August 17, 2009 LONDON, Ohio – When installed properly, rain gardens capture water, reducing ...

  5. Jason C. Slot

    https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/jason-c-slot

    forests to agriculture.  They are the principle decayers of wood and other plant matter. Almost all plants ...

  6. Plain Grower PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) FSMA Training

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/plain-grower-psa-produce-safety-alliance-fsma-training-0

    in these seven modules: Introduction to Produce Safety Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training Soil ... Amendments Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part ... both are the OSU Fruit and Vegetable Team Leads. Other instructors will be announced at a later date. ...

  7. Symposium to Focus on Reponsible Urban Land-Use Management

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/symposium-focus-reponsible-urban-land-use-management

    carbon sequestration in urban soils, the view of governmental policy and position, the role of carbon ... ecosystems. Some agenda topics include: The Changing Face of Urban Land Use; Assessment of U.S. Urban Soil ... populations increase, urban centers are becoming the areas of choice for residents. But with increasing ...

  8. Learn More about Rain Gardens at Farm Science Review

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/learn-more-about-rain-gardens-farm-science-review

    rain garden on the grounds of the Lawrence G. Vance Soil and Water Conservation Park along Friday ... Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts to educate visitors how properly constructed rain gardens ... Another aspect of a rain garden is its design, which involves creating a depression or dish in the soil ...

  9. Rain Barrels and Gardening: Attend Free Event this Sunday in Columbus

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/rain-barrels-and-gardening-attend-free-event-sunday-columbus

    barrel gardening expert. Additionally, there will be other master gardeners on hand to lead tours of ... university’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) are the sponsors. Future gardening ... June 9, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Learn about rain barrels and their use in backyard gardening ...

  10. New Ohio State Swank Chair to Tackle Rural-Urban Issues

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/new-ohio-state-swank-chair-tackle-rural-urban-issues

    with the other." The role of the Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy is to develop and lead ... rural-urban interdependencies is just one of the goals of Ohio State University's newly appointed C. ... William Swank Chair in Rural-Urban Policy. The Swank Program conducts research and education on issues ...

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