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Biological Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0205
minerals and rocks, creating more macro and micro pores that further increase the water-holding capacity ... ANR-0205 Agriculture and Natural Resources 11/06/2025 Oliver Hoffman, Graduate Student; College of ... soil structure that improves water movement and storage. Understanding soil biology not only helps ...
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Physical Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0203
On the farm, these factors are often recognized in more practical terms—soil texture and parent ... in-field crop residue. By adding organic matter, more water can be held and infiltrated, aggregation is ... water logging or quick dry-out scenarios Conclusions In Ohio, maintaining good physical soil health is ...
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Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0202
animals, and humans.” More specifically, healthy soil provides five essential functions: Regulates water ... landscape, targeted soil health practices that are more relevant for Ohio soils can be implemented. Given the ... practices, producers in Ohio may improve not only yields but also water quality, ecosystem services, and ...
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STEM Project Material
https://ohio4h.org/STEMprojects
purchasing Ohio 4-H project books? Click here to check out the STEM collection at OSU Extension Publishing. ...
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Chemical Soil Health
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0204
naturally acidic soils, widespread use of tile drainage, and water quality challenges linked to harmful ... ANR-0204 Agriculture and Natural Resources 11/05/2025 Oliver Hoffman, Graduate Student; College of ... interactions that determine how effectively soil can support crops while protecting water quality and the ...
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Soil Health Testing
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0206
in-field and on-farm observations which allows for more practical and comprehensive soil health plans to be ... ANR-0206 Agriculture and Natural Resources 11/07/2025 Oliver Hoffman, Graduate Student; College of ... more resilient to drought and heavy rain events, improves the nutrient-cycling efficiency of soil, ...
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Prescribed Fire & Water Quality Basics
https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events/prescribed-fire-water-quality-basics
Ecology, for this webinar to learn more about how silvicultural practices like prescribed fire can ... your drinking water. Join Julia DeFeo, Ohio State’s new Assistant Professor of Silviculture and Forest ... contribute to long-term improvements in the surface water quality of forested watersheds. ...
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Old-Growth Forests in Ohio: Lessons for Forest Stewardship in a Changing Environment
https://epn.osu.edu/events/old-growth-forests-ohio-lessons-forest-stewardship-changing-environment
store carbon, and sustain natural ecosystem services. These forests shape soil health, influence water ... Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University Dr. Simon Power has published extensively on ... the gray icon above. Program Overview Ohio is (still) home to old-growth forests anchor biodiversity, ...
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STEM Resources
https://ohio4h.org/STEMresources
learners and groups. Additional resources can be found on Clover, the online learning platform from ... a reasonable cost. Earth is Our Home Did you know Earth Day is celebrated around the world every year on April ... "Earth Is Our Home" activities anytime! Science on a Stick These ten-minute hands-on science ...
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4-H Project Book Orders
https://clermont.osu.edu/events/4-h-project-book-orders-0
ordered through your local Extension Office or from OSUE Publishing site. The cost of each project book ... is $12, unless indicated. Some publications are available for free download online or available from ...