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In the only election race where a Fayette County incumbent is being challenged in the June 4 Primary, Sheriff Marty Fisher will face West Union Police Chief Paul Becthold on
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced eight new additions to its Farmland Preservation program.
ARLINGTON — For generations, the Recker family has farmed the Fayette County countryside near Arlington. Most recently, Tim Recker is among the local ag leaders in implementing conservation practices across
Fayette SWCD to hold tree seedling sale Courtesy photos Courtesy photos Before you know it spring will be here and it will be time to plant trees, shrubs and flowers. This year, Fayette Soil & Water Conservation District is offering tree seedlings and wildflower seed packs. One recommendation is to plant 70% native plants. The reason is because insects have evolved with native plants and need them for host plants to lay their eggs. This is important because caterpillars are important food source for wildlife. Birds feed between 600 and 800 caterpillars to their young. Nonnative plants offer...
State awards $2.6 million for water and soil quality projects Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:35 PM The Iowa Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $2.6 million to four projects designed to help improve soil and water quality across the state. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the awards today in a news release. The grants, funded through the state’s Water Quality Initiative, will help advance the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, Naig said in the release. “Through these projects, we can connect with more partners and explore new approaches ...