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Mar
20
Written by:
news editor
3/20/2012 1:00 AM
The ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources has secured funds to directly train agriculture professionals and assist landowners in southern and eastern Ohio for grazing management activities.
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Soil and Water Resources has secured funds to directly train agriculture professionals and assist landowners in southern and eastern Ohio for grazing management activities. Four individuals recently started in these new positions.
When implemented on farms, grazing management practices improve soil health, reduce soil erosion, improve infiltration and help meet local water quality goals. Grasslands and grazing operations are an important sector in Ohio’s economy. The number of pasture-based livestock operations represents the largest number of livestock operations in Ohio. Grazing livestock can be both sustainable and profitable to reduce overhead, operating and feed costs.
This funding is available through ODNR partnering with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to add Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) funds to help provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of grazing management plans.
The overall effort will be coordinated with ODNR, NRCS, local soil and water conservation districts and other partners to further enhance education and outreach activities.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at www.ohiodnr.com.
For more information, contact:
Rob Hamilton, ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources
614-562-0738
Bethany McCorkle, ODNR Office of Communications
614-265-6873
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