Ag Chat Series

​This 3 topic series will provide agricultural producers and landowners with the knowledge they need to use the best management practices for land productivity and stewardship.

8:00 - 9:30 am
Warren Co. SWCD/OSU Extension
320 East Silver St,, Lebanon
January 10th
​Managing Hay Fields for Maximum Production – Greg Meyer, Ohio State University Extension Educator
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A well-managed hay field can yield over 4 tons per acre per year in Ohio. Most hay fields in Warren County produce less than 3 tons. Why? During this session, we’ll discuss annual fertilizer requirements for grasses and legumes, plus we’ll look at harvest management strategies to increase your annual production of forages on your farm.
February 14th
​Nutrients and You – Dylan Schmurr, Warren Co. SWCD Technician 

Is the fertilizer you’re applying necessary, and are you losing money? Many farmers in Ohio don’t look at the nutrients that are already available within their soil and waste hundreds of dollars an acre on unnecessary fertilizer. This session will cover what a nutrient management plan is, the importance of a soil test, and how we may be able to save you money. 
March 13th
Cover Crops for Soil Health –Don Norman, Warren Co. SWCD District Technician and Cindy Meyer, Warren Co. SWCD Conservation Program Specialist

Come learn about cover crops and how they can benefit you and your crop production enterprise. SWCD staff will discuss the different types of cover crops commonly used in this area, benefits for each and how you can get involved in the local SWCD Cover Crop program
* Ag Chats are FREE but pre-Registration is required*