Howard Soil Conservation District. Helping farmers & homeowners protect natural resources. #BackyardConservation #HoCoEnvirothon #SoilHealth
Cooksville, MD
Joined August 2013
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Three Key Findings from First-of-its-Kind Study on NRCS Conservation Practices and U.S. Pollinators
A study by Virginia Tech in collaboration with USDA assessed the effectiveness of NRCS conservation practices in delivering benefits to pollinators.
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Reach out to your local district conservationist to find out how we can help. nrcs.usda.gov/servicecenters
From our friends at @NRCS_CT: Are you an agricultural producer looking for ways to conserve water, or address water, air, or animal waste issues? Are you looking to reduce erosion, improve wildlife habitat, or obtain a seasonal high tunnel?
ALT green lettuce heads in the soil
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It is National Water Quality Month. Many of our conservation practices including cover crops, field borders, filter strips, grassed waterways and prescribed grazing can help your farm and waterways. Learn more in our Conservation Work video series.
farmers.gov/conservation/con…
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We offer more than three dozen conservation practices that can benefit monarchs while also improving grazing lands or boosting #soilhealth. Let's work together. bit.ly/3jLM3Zr #MonarchMonday
ALT a monarch butterfly on a flower
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American farmers are looking for sustainable ways to produce high yields year after year. The solution? Build #soilhealth: bit.ly/4assP03
ALT Corn stalks emerge through cover crop residue on this South Carolina Farm.
Cover crop roots create water channels and improve soil tilth. bit.ly/38JeuRV #soilhealth
ALT screencap from the linked video, illustrating roots creating water channels
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The beauty of aboveground #biodiversity wouldn't be possible without the hidden heroes of belowground biodiversity! #SoilHealth
🍄🦠 From fungi to bacteria, the soil is teeming with life that keeps our planet healthy and thriving!
#BuildBackBiodiversity
@FAOLandWater
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We offer more than three dozen conservation practices that can benefit monarchs while also improving grazing lands or boosting #soilhealth. Let's work together. bit.ly/3jLM3Zr #MonarchMonday
ALT a monarch butterfly on a flower
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American farmers are looking for sustainable ways to produce high yields year after year. The solution? Build #soilhealth: bit.ly/4assP03
ALT Corn stalks emerge through cover crop residue on this South Carolina Farm.
The Cover Crop Chart can help you decide what to grow based on your conditions, goals and needs. bit.ly/3XPYBxA #soilhealth
ALT screencap of cover crop chart, available in link
So happy to have been able to be a part of this amazing event! Thank you Howard County FB for making this event happen!
Howard County FB hosts first Ag Awareness Day americanfarm.com/articles/de…
An Amazing Ag Awareness Day 4 Students!! @hcpss @UMdExtension @HowardSCD @HowardCoFair @MAEFINC @FarmBureauMD @HoCoTimes @BaltimoreBanner
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JUST ADDED Wednesday, May 8th - Soil Health to Go!
Watch Dave & Belinda in this episode of Maryland Farm & Harvest: video.wnpt.org/video/episode…
And register here: millionacrechallenge.org/soi…
From nutrient cycling to carbon sequestration, #SoilOrganisms not only contribute to #SoilBiodiversity but also serve as indicators of a #HealthySoil 🌿 #GlobalSoilPartnership
Explore the state of knowledge of soil biodiversity to learn more 👉🏿👉🏿👉🏿
doi.org/10.4060/cb1928en
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Applications are now being accepted for Maryland's 2024 Small Acreage Cover Crop Program - deadline April 30.
Learn more and apply: mda.maryland.gov/resource_co…
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April showers bring May…floods? Reduce flooding and filter pollutants by establishing your own rain garden. Rain gardens are an effective way to manage stormwater runoff. Learn how to build your own: extension.wsu.edu/raingarden…
#PeoplesGarden
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“Land must be nurtured; not plundered and wasted.” Happy birthday to our founder, Hugh Hammond Bennett! 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎂 bit.ly/3Jls1Oy
Cover crops help keep soil cool and moist. bit.ly/2Hfs9zq #soilhealth
ALT tight shot of plants growing through cover crop residue
Howard SCD retweeted
American farmers are looking for sustainable ways to produce high yields year after year. The solution? Build #soilhealth: bit.ly/4assP03
ALT Corn stalks emerge through cover crop residue on this South Carolina Farm.
The Cover Crop Chart can help you decide what to grow based on your conditions, goals and needs. bit.ly/3XPYBxA #soilhealth
ALT screencap of cover crop chart, available in link