In 20 counties across northwest Ohio, a team of water quality specialists is working with farmers to evaluate practices that promote soil health and reduce the amount of phosphorus and nitrogen entering waterways.
Part of the team’s work involves running field trials to determine the effects of applying varied rates of phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium fertilizers to cropland. Extensive soil testing has been done on fields to see the how planting cover crops and minimally tilling the land affects soil health. And new water quality monitoring stations have been set up to show trends in nutrient runoff rates.
Farmers in northwest Ohio have been cooperative, said Heather Raymond, director of the Water Quality Initiative launched by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).
Pike County, Ohio — As part of the nation’s largest youth development and youth mentoring organization, Ohio 4-H is known for its excellence in providing hands-on learning activities. Recognizing the
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WOOSTER - In its eighth season, Wooster Science Café will resume on Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m.
Sponsored by The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University, the monthly series brings together people who are interested in science to talk about and experience science.
“We feel that now more than ever the importance of effective science communication and respectful dialogue is essential. We also hope that these events bring some joy and normalcy to our community,” said Laura Sirot, one of the co-founders and co-coordinators of the Science Café and associate professor of biology at Wooster.
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