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850 Farm-to-Table Books Delivered to Schools & Libraries
"Right This Very Minute: a table-to-farm book about food and farming" Written by Lisl H. Detlefsen and illustrated by Renee Kurilla. Published by Feeding Minds Press.
This week, Pickaway SWCD delivered a farm-to-table children’s book to every 1st grade student across all of our Pickaway County Schools.
In addition to the books given to the 1st grade students, their teachers, and the school library, students also received a Snack Ag Mag publication to go along with the book and a face mask from one of our partners on the project. Interactive, online activities have been created and shared with teachers to go along with the lessons in the book. Books were also given to our county libraries and the Little Free Libraries.
Agriculture is one of the most important industries in our country and is extremely prevalent in Pickaway County. Everyone should know where their food comes from, and we believe this book is a wonderful way to help share this education with our students and their families.
We would like to recognize our partners on this project from around Pickaway County and Ohio who have helped to make this happen. They are the Circleville Sunrise Rotary, the Ohio Beef Council, the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, the Pickaway Competitive Network (initiative of the Pickaway County Community Foundation), and South Central Power Co. Foundation. THANK YOU!!!
If you are interested in taking a look at this book for yourself, you can always check it out from our Lending Library!
In addition to the books given to the 1st grade students, their teachers, and the school library, students also received a Snack Ag Mag publication to go along with the book and a face mask from one of our partners on the project. Interactive, online activities have been created and shared with teachers to go along with the lessons in the book. Books were also given to our county libraries and the Little Free Libraries.
Agriculture is one of the most important industries in our country and is extremely prevalent in Pickaway County. Everyone should know where their food comes from, and we believe this book is a wonderful way to help share this education with our students and their families.
We would like to recognize our partners on this project from around Pickaway County and Ohio who have helped to make this happen. They are the Circleville Sunrise Rotary, the Ohio Beef Council, the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, the Pickaway Competitive Network (initiative of the Pickaway County Community Foundation), and South Central Power Co. Foundation. THANK YOU!!!
If you are interested in taking a look at this book for yourself, you can always check it out from our Lending Library!
2020 Conservationist of the Year
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The Pickaway Soil and Water Conservation District would like to offer a huge congratulations to Musselman Farms LLC for being chosen as the Pickaway SWCD 2020 Conservationist of the Year!
Over the past several years, Bennett and Tom Musselman have installed various methods of conservation including widening filter strips to reduce sediment in surface water, utilizing conservation crop rotation, and practicing integrated pest management and nutrient management through the latest technology. Bennett has embraced good soil health practices through no-till and planting cover crops. He has also implemented wildlife and pollinator habitats on his farm through the Conservation Stewardship Program, which includes using cover crops to provide habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects, and leaving grain unharvested to benefit wildlife cover and shelter.
The Pickaway Soil and Water Conservation District has enjoyed working with the Musselman family and we are excited to continue working with them to conserve our natural resources here in Pickaway County.
Congratulations to Musselman Farms LLC for being awarded the Pickaway SWCD 2020 Conservationist of the Year!
Over the past several years, Bennett and Tom Musselman have installed various methods of conservation including widening filter strips to reduce sediment in surface water, utilizing conservation crop rotation, and practicing integrated pest management and nutrient management through the latest technology. Bennett has embraced good soil health practices through no-till and planting cover crops. He has also implemented wildlife and pollinator habitats on his farm through the Conservation Stewardship Program, which includes using cover crops to provide habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects, and leaving grain unharvested to benefit wildlife cover and shelter.
The Pickaway Soil and Water Conservation District has enjoyed working with the Musselman family and we are excited to continue working with them to conserve our natural resources here in Pickaway County.
Congratulations to Musselman Farms LLC for being awarded the Pickaway SWCD 2020 Conservationist of the Year!
Rain Barrels for Sale
50-gallon barrel with a rain barrel kit for sale for $35
Upcoming Events
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Composting Workshop - May 3
Pickaway SWCD, Park District, and RPHF Solid Waste District are partnering to offer a Beginners Guide to Composting Workshop! All skill levels are welcome to attend, including beginners. A special youth program will take place at the same time for kids 12 & under! Food & drinks will be provided. *Due to health and safety concerns and to low registration numbers, this workshop has been moved to spring 2021. |
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