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“USDA Farm Service Agency , Natural Resources Conservation Service , Knox SWCD and OSU Extension, Knox County are an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender ” January / February 2020

2019 Outstanding Cooperator Award Remember to Schedule No-Till Drills for Spring Planting This year The Knox SWCD Board would like to recognize Producers interested in renting the Knox SWCD’s no-till drills to establish Sam Fawcett as our Outstanding Cooperator. The Knox Soil and pasture/hay or plant soybeans this spring should contact the SWCD office Water Conservation District and Farm Credit Services of Mid America as soon as possible to get on the renters list. Early sign-up for the are proud to partner in a program that has recognized the outstanding SWCD’s no-till drill rental program allows our staff to plan ahead in the conservation efforts of private landowners for over 60 years. scheduling and maintenance of the equipment and helps insure (weather

permitting) that you will have the equipment when it is needed. This years’ outstanding cooperator has captured our attention for some of the conservation efforts that they have undertaken, especially over As usual the SWCD will have available one 10’ Truax no-till drill suitable the last 4-year period working with the NRCS and SWCD offices. for warm season grass establishment, and 2 10’ John Deere 1590 drills

This years’ recipient has recently installed 5 grassed waterways, and with grass-seed attachments. The John Deere no-till drills may be used for has participated in the SWCD Cover Crop program each of the last 3 hay, small grain and soybean plantings. A rental agreement must be years. He has worked with the Natural Resource Conservation Service signed before the drills can be used. For your convenience we can to develop nutrient management and conservation plans on his operat- mail these out to you in advance or printed from our website, ing acres. Other resource management practices integrated into the www.knoxswcd.org. Please contact for a copy if you think farming operation include: Controlled Traffic, Sub-surface Drainage, you will be utilizing the equipment. All drills rent for $10.00 an acre; Integrated Pest Management, No-Till, Conservation Crop Rotation, and the renter is responsible for reporting equipment acres. For more details Wildlife Habitat Management. on rental, tractor requirements, or operation of the drills you may contact the SWCD office at 393-6724. In addition, this years’ recipient serves the interests of Knox County Agriculture by serving as a member on the Knox County Farm Bureau Board. Farmer Breakfast

Knox SWCD Board Officer Results February 18 – Weather Forcasting & Trends March 17 – Farm Safety (811 Calling Before You Dig) Your 2020 Board Officers are: *Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m.

Chairman—Terry Randall Location: Brandon Baptist Church (13513 Sycamore Road, Mount Vernon) Vice-Chairman—Jerry Mickley *Please join us to discuss farm topics, Q & A, and general discussion. Treasurer—Jeff Levering  Bring your questions and a friend! Secretary—Bull Buskirk  Breakfast will be at your expense *Topics subject to change Fiscal Agent—Rendell Shira  Menu will rotate monthly

Knox Soil & Water Conservation District

ONMRK Can I Spread Manure in the Winter? Farmers Can Use A Locally Developed “App” to We get this question a lot this time of year in the SWCD office, mostly because of the press that sur- Track Fertilizer Applications rounds some of the new water quality initiatives in Local farmers can use a mobile device application developed by the Knox Ohio. So… can you? The answer, at least for now SWCD and Knox County Farm Bureau to help track their fertilizer and in Knox County, is “YES”… but there are certain- manure applications to ensure compliance with regulatory record keeping ly greater risks involved. requirements for fertilizer applications. It should be no surprise that manure spread on frozen or snow covered The ONMRK app features drop-down menus that make it quick and easy ground is at greater risk of runoff to local rivers, lakes and streams. Frozen for farmers to record their fertilizer or manure application as well as ground generally reduces the potential for manure to infiltrate the topsoil, record the current weather conditions and forecast for the next 24 hours. and manure applications over snow are subject to runoff whenever snow- Those records can then be printed through an internet portal. melt occurs. Rainfall on frozen or snow covered ground moves applied After setting up the ONMRK app on their mobile device, farmers can manure to streams and other bodies of water as if it were running across a easily record what nutrients they apply on their farms and fields. It uses parking lot. the device GPS system to pinpoint exactly where farmers are on their If you must make winter manure applications follow the accepted best acreage and gives an accurate report instantly. management practices for the situation. In Ohio, those accepted best man- The app will also warn you if weather condi- agement practices can be found in the USDA-NRCS Nutrient Management tions aren’t favorable to apply fertilizer or Standard. They are: (in part) manure nutrients.  200-foot setback from waterways and streams (300 from developed The web account which instantly links farm- springs) ers’ data and updates records whether they are recorded through a mobile device or from a  At least 90 percent surface residue cover computer can be set up at www.onmrk.com.  Limit application rates – The mobile device app can be downloaded to your Android or Apple mobile device from  Solid Manure; 10 wet tons if less than 50% solids, 5 wet tons if great- both Google Play and the App Store. You er than 50%, must set up your web account before you can utilize the mobile device application.  Liquid Manure 5,000 gallons or, next crop need/removal for P2O5. For questions on the record keeping require-  Do not apply on more than 20 contiguous acres. ments or the ONMRK app you can call the  There are additional criteria that apply for fields with slopes greater SWCD office at 740-393-6724. than six percent. Contact the SWCD office for specific field by field recommendations.

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Track 4: Livestock

1. 9:15 a.m. Basic of Forage and Pasture Management Rory Lewandowski ► OSU Extension

2. 10:45 a.m. Water and Fencing for Livestock Ted Wiseman & Chris Penrose ► OSU Extension

3. 1:15 p.m. Converting Agronomic Crop Land into Pasture or Hay Ground; Ted Wiseman & Chris Penrose ► OSU Extension For further information on registration, sessions, and more go to go.osu.edu/osufarmconference2020 4. 2:30 p.m. Farm Animal 101- Basic Animal Husbandry Tim Barnes ► OSU Extension Conference Schedule Track 5: Specialty Crops

Saturday, March 14th 1. 9:15 a.m. Getting Started in Hemp Production 8:00 a.m.— 8:30 a.m. Check- in/Registration Lee Beers ► OSU Extension 8:30 a.m.— 9:00 a.m. Opening Comments 9:15 a.m.—10:30 a.m. Multiple Sessions 2. 10:45 a.m. Mushroom Production Jeff Wilkinson ► Local Producer 10:45 a.m.— 11:45 a.m. Multiple Sessions 12 noon LUNCH 3. 1:15 p.m. Growing Hops 1:15 p.m.— 2:15 p.m. Multiple Sessions Nick Zachrich, Manager ► Farm Science Review

2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Multiple Sessions 4. 2:30 p.m. Malting Barley 3:30 p.m. Evaluations and Close of the Day Dr. Laura Lindsey ► OSU Extension

Track 6: Farm Management Track 1: Horticulture 1. 9:15 a.m. Purchasing a Used Tractor 1. 9:15 a.m. Micro. Farm at OSU Mansfield Jason Hartschuh ► OSU Extension Kip Curtis ► OSU Mansfield

2. 10:45 a.m. Controlled Environment Agriculture/ Hydroponics 2. 10:45 a.m. How Does the Farm Bill Work for a Small Producer Tim McDermott ► OSU Extension Jason Ruhl, NRCS, Kurt Leber, FSA, Dan Blay, FSA ► Richland County 3. 1:15 p.m. Introduction to Christmas Tree Farming Part 1 Bill Cackler ► Cackler Family Farms 3. 1:15 p.m. Is Farming for You? Introduction to Farm Business

4. 2:30 p.m. Introduction to Christmas Tree Farming Part 2 Management; Mike Hogan ► OSU Extension Bill Cackler Cackler Family Farms ► 4. 2:30 p.m. Choosing an Enterprise Track 2: Produce Production Mike Hogan ►OSU Extension 1. 9:15 a.m. Starting and Managing an Orchard Track 7: Marketing Russell Joudrey, Owner ► Apple Hill Orchard 1. 9:15 a.m. Creative Marketing 2. 10:45 a.m. “Super Berry” Production and Marketing Diane Reihm ► Reihm Produce Farm Gary Gao ► OSU South Centers 2. 10:45 a.m. Choosing the Best Market Channel for Your Farm 3. 1:15 p.m. Invasive Pests in Fruit Production Success Celeste Welty & Jim Jasinski ► OSU Extension Christie Welch ► OSU South Centers

4. 2:30 p.m. Growing in High Tunnels 3. 1:15 p.m. Marketing Your Produce to Wholesale Buyers Bruce & Joyce Clinger, Producers ► Benji Balmer ► Yellowbird Food Shed The Edible Landscapes 4. 2:30 p.m. Developing a Marketing Plan Track 3: Natural Resources Mary Griffith ► OSU Extension 1. 9:15 a.m. Timber Harvesting and Marketing Track 8: Miscellaneous Kathy Smith ► OSU Extension 1. 9:15 a.m. Selling Meat at Markets and Off Your Farm 2. 10:45 a.m. Managing Your Woodland for Wildlife Panel: Liz Looker ►Producer & Angela Dinneen ► ODA Marne Titchenell ► OSU Extension 2. 10:45 a.m. Navigating the World of Food Regulations 3. 1:15 p.m. Landscaping for Wildlife Tim Tewksbary ► Ohio Department of Agriculture Marne Titchenell ► OSU Extension 3. 1:15 p.m. Growing and Selling Organic Cut Flowers 4. 2:30 p.m. Maple Syrup Production Kristi Buskirk, Producer ► Clayhill Organic Les Ober ► OSU Extension 4. 2:30 p.m. Lease Hunting Gabriel Karns ►Ohio State University

Ohio State University Extension

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Gardener’s Chat

Join the Knox County Master Gardeners for an hour of horticulture learning on Wednesday afternoons during the month of March. Attend one class or attend them all. Each participant will receive a folder with resources and information. Please, call and register for one or all the classes.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 1 P.M. - Fruit Tree Care

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 1 P.M. - Shrub Pruning and Care

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 1 P.M. - Tool Care and Sharpening

Location:OSU Extension Office, 160 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon

Registration at: 740-397-0401 For more information email: Sabrina Schirtzinger at [email protected] Mount Vernon Farmers Market

New Vendor Orientation Meeting

Are you interested in selling your products at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market? Plan to attend this informational meeting to get all your questions answered Learn how to become a vendor, what cost is involved, what license you may need.

Saturday, February 29, 10:30 A.M.

Location:OSU Extension Office Conference Room: 160 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon For More Information Contact:Sabrina Schirtzinger at 740-397-0401 or [email protected] Ohio State University Extension

Central Ohio Agronomy School Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey 2020 Source: Barry Ward

February 10, 17, 24, March 2 & 9 6:30 – 9 p.m. A large number of Ohio farmers hire machinery operations and other farm relat- Mt. Vernon, Ohio ed work to be completed by others. This is often due to lack of proper equip-

February 10 ment, lack of time or lack of expertise for a particular operation. Many farm business owners do not own equipment for every possible job that they may en- Weed Identification with Live Plants (Bruce Ackley, OSU Weed Science) counter in the course of operating a farm and may, instead of purchasing the Learn how to identify many problem weeds we find in our fields each year. equipment needed, seek out someone with the proper tools necessary to com- Actual plants will be used in this workshop plete . This farm work completed by others is often referred to as “custom

Developing a Multi-Year Herbicide Program for Tough to Control farm work” or more simply “custom work”. A “custom rate” is the amount Weeds agreed upon by both parties to be paid by the custom work customer to the (Dr. Mark Loux, OSU Weed Science) Learn how to develop a comprehensive multi-year weed control program custom work provider. aimed at the weeds prevalent in YOUR field each year. Custom farming providers and customers often negotiate an agreeable custom February 17 farming machinery rate by utilizing Extension surveys results as a starting point.

Field Compaction Research Ohio State University Extension collects surveys and publishes survey results (Dr. Scott Shearer, OSU FABE ) from the Ohio Farm Custom Survey every other year. This year we are updating Dr. Shearer will share current OSU research findings on compaction, our published custom farm rates for Ohio. traction, planter pinch-row compaction and grain cart compaction studies.

2019 On-farm research results We need your assistance in securing up-to-date information about farm custom (Dr. Elizabeth Hawkins, OSU FABE) work rates, machinery and building rental rates and hired labor costs in Ohio. Dr. Hawkins will share information on the approximately 100 different research trials conducted throughout Ohio in 2019. This year we have an online survey set up that anyone can access. We would ask that you respond even if you know only a few rates. We want information on February 24 actual rates, either what you paid to hire custom work or what you charged if Farming & Marketing in an Uncertain World you perform custom work. Custom Rates should include all ownership costs of (Ben Brown, OSU CFAES) Ben will provide information on the economic outlook for 2020, grain sup- implement & tractor (if needed), operator labor, fuel and lube. If fuel is not ply and pricing and on overview of the new farm program. included in your custom rate charge there is a place on the survey to indicate

“Hot” Agricultural Law Topics this. (Peggy Hall OSU Agricultural & Resource Law Program) Peggy will discuss many of the current Ag law topics and how they could You may access the survey at: Ohio farm custom rates survey 2020 affect agriculture in Central Ohio. Or: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WN0eNQz3VO41nv The deadline to complete the survey is March 31,2020. March 2

Is Manure Right for You? (Glen Arnold, OSU Extension) Glen will share current OSU manure research results, compare manure vs. commercial fertilizer pricing and discuss the manure nitrogen credits.

Weed Seeds in Manure (Dr. Jeff Stachler, OSU Extension – Auglaize County) Jeff will share information on weed seed movement by manure, machinery, wildlife and humans.

March 9

Wildlife Damage in Field Crops (Marne Tichenell, Wildlife Specialist, OSU Extension) Marne will discuss how to identify wildlife damage, identify which species is causing the damage and discuss control/deterrent options.

How Weather is affecting our Farming Operations (Aaron Wilson, OSU Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center) Aaron will discuss how the changing weather patterns have changed the planting, growing and harvest seasons as well as the 2020 weather outlook.

To register call the Extension Office at 740-397-0401. Ohio State University Extension

How Reliable will this Year's Test Plot Data Be? If test plot results include a coefficient of variance (CV) value, Laura Lindsey, Peter Thomison, OSU Extension the CV can be used to help understand the variability among test plots. CV is an indicator of data uniformity. Larger CVs indicate Ohio's corn and soybean crops experienced exceptional growing that the data were less uniform possibly due to environmental conditions in 2019, including record rainfall in May and June variability. Lower CVs indicate that the data were more uni- followed by drier than normal August and September conditions form. in many areas. As a result of the early season saturated soils, corn and soybean planting was delayed across most of the state. If one assumes that the varied stress conditions affected test For soybean, planting date is the most important cultural prac- plots uniformly within a field, then interpretation of test plot tice that influences grain yield. Planting date is also a major fac- data becomes an issue. This issue can be especially relevant tor affecting crop performance and profitability in corn. The when evaluating results of hybrid and cultivar performance tri- persistent rains and saturated soils caused localized ponding and als affected by excessive soil moisture. Did a hybrid or cultivar flooding. These conditions resulted in root damage and N loss yield well under saturated soils because it genuinely possessed that led to uneven crop growth and development between and some flooding tolerance or because it was planted in better within fields. Agronomists often question the value of test plot drained areas of the field? This year we had more than 30 bu/A data when adverse growing conditions severely limit yield differences in plot yield between hybrid entries planted at differ- potential. ent locations within a field that are related to soil drainage and N loss. Usually there are striking visual differences between With corn, is data from test plots planted in June of questionable such plots associated with plant height and overall plant health value since corn is typically planted by mid-May for optimal but differences are not always pronounced. crop performance? According to USDA-NASS estimates, 50% of Ohio’s corn acreage was planted after June 9, 2019. When Test plot information this year can still be very useful but take selecting corn hybrids to plant in 2020, using May planting precautions. Results from single on-farm strip tests should not dates is preferable especially when comparing hybrids of similar be used to make a decision on adoption of a treatment or varie- relative maturity (and GDD requirements). Nevertheless, if hy- ty. Even replicated data from a single test site should be avoid- brids have performed well in June as well as in May, they ed, especially if the site was characterized by abnormal growing demonstrate resiliency that should be considered in hybrid se- conditions. Use test plot data from multiple sites (and preferably lection. Major planting delays and replanting due to erratic from at least 2 years of testing) and inquire about the weather weather conditions (excessive spring rainfall) occur about every patterns and conditions associated with the results. Look for three to four years in Ohio (https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/ consistency in a product or cultivar's performance across a range corn-newsletter/2019-12/delayed-planting-effects-corn-yield-% of environmental conditions. E2%80%9Chistorical%E2%80%9D-perspective), so hybrids that perform well when planted on both normal and late planting dates should not be overlooked.

The validity of test plot results depends primarily on whether effects of the varied stress conditions are uniform across test plots. If not, test plot data may be questionable. To be certain that effects of stress were fairly uniform, it would be necessary to monitor test plots on a regular basis to determine crop re- sponse to the various stresses as they occurred; however, such monitoring was probably unlikely in many test plot fields.

Another problem with test plot results is that the various yield limiting factors may accentuate the natural "variability" already existing in the field, and may thereby further "mask" the true treatment effects that are being compared. Stress conditions like the ponding and saturated soils this year coupled with slight dif- ferences in soil organic matter, drainage, weed control, etc. across a field may magnify differences in crop performance. Ohio State University Extension

Managing Stored Grain Through Winter managing grain this winter include monitoring Source: Jason Hartschuh, OSU Extension Crawford bins every , properly cooling grain, County and, if you haven't already done so, coring bins very soon. Managing stored grain throughout the winter is an important part of your grain marketing plan for Monitoring Bins farm profitability. This winter we are already re- When monitoring bins be sure to watch for insect ceiving reports of stored grain going out of condi- activity or condensation forming on the inside tion, which can lower the value and be a hazard to roof of the bin. Monitor the temperature of the those working around the grain facility. At a mini- grain. Ideal winter stored grain temperature is mum, stored grain that has gone out of condition 35°F, which is obtained through proper cooling. ۰Leasing ۰Operating Loans can cause health hazards, especially when grain Temperature can be monitored with a long ther- dust contains mold and bacteria. Out of condition mometer but there are also cable-monitoring sys- ۰Farm Loans ۰Crop Insurance grain can also form a crust or stick to the bin walls tems that can do a much better job at monitoring ۰Equipment Loans and if someone enters the bin for any reason an entire bin temperatures and catching the hot spots entrapment could occur. For more information on caused by spoilage and insect activity. safety when working around grain visit http:// 1-800-937-6050 go.osu.edu/AFM and listen to episode 41 of the Coring Bins podcast on grain bin safety. The most common area for spoilage is the center because of an increased concentration of fines Too many of us know the scare of a close call restricting air movement. During the winter, cool- with grain entrapment but lived to tell the story. ing process bins should be cored to remove 90% Even if it was just in a wagon or a truck while un- of the fines. To properly core a bin, remove the loading wet grain, the fear is real. Unfortunately, entire peak creating a funnel shape inside. A it does not always stop us from entering a bin proper core funnel starts at the bin wall, not part without the proper safety equipment. To help raise way up the current peak. awareness of the dangers of working around Cooling Grain stored grain, Champaign County will be showing a screening of the movie SILO on February 6 Most grain spoilage is a result of storing grain at at 6pm at the Gloria Theater in Urbana. SILO is too warm of temperatures over the winter, so “inspired by true events, SILO follows a harrow- cooling and keeping the grain cool is critical. ing day in an American farm town. Disaster Over the past two days we have had some excel- strikes when teenager Cody Rose is entrapped in a lent weather for cooling stored grain and should 50-foot-tall grain bin. When the corn turns to have more favorable weather within a few weeks. quicksand, family, neighbors and first responders Look for days with no precipitation when the out- must put aside their differences to rescue Cody side air temperature is 10-15°F cooler than the from drowning in the crop that has sustained their temperature of the grain. The goal is not to freeze community for generations.” RSVP at https:// the grain, just cool it to the point that insect activ- silourbana.eventbrite.com. ity and mold growth is slowed or stopped (35- F). The amount of time it takes to move a cooling While even grain in good quality can be hazard- front through the bin depends on the cfm/bu of ous, maintaining grain quality can help keep you the fan. For most bins, this is between 1 to 4 days safe. This year’s grain is presenting increased but some may take longer. If you know the cfm of challenges due to more fines during harvest, warm your fan for winter cooling use the equa- fall temperatures making it difficult to cool grain tion hours=(20/cfm/bu). properly, and higher moisture grain due to the While this article barely touches the surface of crop being drought or frost killed. This premature stored grain management, more information can killing of the crop before maturity can cause our be found in a recent webinar from Dr. Kenneth moisture tester to read drier than the crop really is. Hellevang of North Dakota: https://go.osu.edu/ With this in mind, being sure to monitor your bins StoredGrain this winter will be very important. Three keys to Ohio State University Extension

2020 Corn Budget Below is the 2020 OSU corn budget. This budget can be downloaded in an excel spreadsheet at https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-mgt-tools/farm-budgets#2020 This budget can serve as a guide, your actual budget may not contain some of the items listed. Once downloaded to your computer, you can change the data in any of the highlighted cells. Knox Soil & Water Conservation District

Knox SWCD Annual Meeting– Congratulations and Thank You!

Conservation Award Winner 2019 Envirothon Awards For the 18th year in a row the Knox SWCD The Envirothon is a team competition de- Board conducted a drawing to recognize a signed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance District Cooperator for their diligent efforts to interest in the environment and natural re- conserve Knox County’s soil and water re- sources among high school students. The sources. competition tests students' knowledge of soils, The drawing was for $1,500 cash intended for forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology and current use toward any travel/vacation arrangements environmental issues and encourages cooper- of the winners’ choice. ative decision-making and team building. Ray Heithaus of Owl Creek Conservancy pre- This year there were 78 individuals qualifying for the drawing. Conservation practices sented gift cards to the 2019 Envirothon Con- applied by these landowners included things test. Each winner received a fifty dollar gift like development of manure and nutrient man- card from Rural King sponsored by Farm agement plans, planting cover crops, installa- Credit Services. This year, East Knox took tion of grassed waterways, forest stand im- third at the Area 3 Envirothon. The winners: provement activities and installation of ripari- an buffers. Sponsors for the recognition pro- Logan Adams, Anthony Gilmore, Jacob gram this year included: McCarty, Andrew Poff and Maddie Rine.

Mount Vernon Trenching, B & B Farm Ser- vices, First Knox National Bank, The Central Ohio Farmers Co-op, Dusty’s Ag Service and FFA Forestry Judging Farm Credit. Awards For 2019 the winning landowners were – Jake Peer presented gift cards to the FFA For- Lee & Audra Cubie. estry Judging Contest. Each winner received a fifty dollar gift card from Rural King spon- FFA Soils Judging Awards sored by Farm Credit Services. The winners: Cheyenne Anders, Alexandria Magers, Logan This year the contest was hosted at Advantage Adams, Ed Aeppli, & Breanna McCombs. Ag in Clinton Township. Over 90 students participated representing all of our local schools. The students looked at the soil prop- erties in 3 excavated pits and assessed the sur- rounding area for residential and agricultural 2019 Knox Scholarship uses. During the Knox SWCD Annual Meeting, Four scholarships were awarded this year for Board Member Jerry Mickley presented gift the 2019 Agriculture Scholarship Award. cards to the FFA Soils Judging Contest. Each Each scholarship is for one thousand dollars; winner received a fifty dollar gift card from three scholarships are designated to students Rural King sponsored by Farm Credit Ser- Thank You Sponsors! pursuing a degree in Agriculture or Environ- vices. The winners for Urban Soils: Alex- * B&B Farm Service mental field of study, and the fourth scholar- andrai Magers, Cheyenne Anders and Shelby ship for a field in Wildlife due to the support Mount Vernon Trenching Dugan from East Knox FFA. Rural Soils: * of Pheasants Forever. The Ag Scholarship was Jadelyn Evans, Joci Totten, Bryan Hockenber- * Farm Credit Services awarded to Jacob Lotz, Cassandra Rine, and Bradyn Burke and the Wildlife Scholarship ry and the highest scoring individual from Mt. * First Knox National Bank Vernon was Isabelle Bobo. These two groups was awarded to Lydia Ingalls. This would not of kids from East Knox also won the State * The Central Ohio’s Farmer’s Co-op be possible without the cash donations and the silent auction donations. Thank you all for soils Judging contests and will represent Ohio * Dusty’s Ag Services at the National Soils Judging contest along participating! with additional team members Addison Crouch, Kendra Hayes and Andrew Poff. Knox Soil & Water Conservation District

Knox SWCD Silent Auction – Thank You!

Knox SWCD– Silent Auction The Knox SWCD would like to offer a special thanks to all of the businesses and individuals who donated items to our 2019 Annual Meeting silent auction. The funds generated from this auction go towards the Ag Scholarship program which is awarded to students pursuing a degree in Agricul- tural or Environmental fields of study. We greatly appreciate your continued support of this scholar- ship. Thank you for all who attended and purchased the silent auction items.

* Advantage Ag * Empty Bucket Farms * O'Reilly Auto Parts * Ag Pro * Fredericktown FFA * Pheasants Forever * Allen Stockberger * Gospel Christian Life Shop, * Rural King Karen & John Norris * Amato's Wood Fired Pizza * SPI * GR Smiths * Bill Buskirk * Trent Randall * Huff’s Fine Jewelry * Bob & Mary Crumm * Trophies Unlimited * Ichiban Sushi & Steak House * Bonhomie Acres * Veatch Farms * Janet Hawk * Brown Family Environmental Center * White Oak Farms John & Peggy Curtis * Dairy Service Unit * Keith & Carma Jo Kauffman * Danville Feed and Supplies * * CASH DONATIONS Knox County Fish & Game * Darrel & Monica Severns * * Pheasants Forever Knox County PF * Dean's Jewelry * * Jim & Susan Braddock Kokosing River Outfitters * Dee Jays Custom Butchering * * Veatch Farms Larry Hall * Didinger Crop Services * Leah Clendening * Door 142 * Mount Vernon Grand Hotel * Down Home Leather * Robertson Truck Sales “Forging a partnership between Central Ohio farmers and consumers.” Farmers Co-op Quality Pre-Owned Trucks Storage Box & Trailer Rentals Drive Thru Feed Store 8920 Columbus Road Chemicals Seed Fertilizer Grain Marketing Mt. Vernon, Ohio "Your Full Service Farmer 740-397-4969 Cooperative" www.robertsontrucksales.com 740-392-4966 800.964.8184 / [email protected] Knox Soil & Water Conservation District Knox SWCD Wildlife Packet Tree Sales– Starting January 2020

Eastern White Pine Packet Hardwood Packet (15 seedlings/3 varieties) $20/packet (25 seedlings 3yr. 10”- 14”) $16/packet Sugar Maple: A favorite shade tree with reliable fall color. (5 seedlings 4yr. TP 2-2, 8”- 12”) $13/packet Valued for its hard dense, fine-grained and difficult-to-split wood. These seedlings are large conifers with needles 5 to a cluster and Trees in open grow to 80 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Requires a to 5 inches long. This is an excellent shade and ornamental tree. Our best fertile, well drained soil and ample moisture. Full sun or partial shade. Per- pine for lumber and a rapid growth rate. forms poorly in compacted soil with limited root space. Tulip Poplar: Oval to round crown. Beautiful yellow, tulip-like Butterfly Bush Packet (3 seedlings 18”- 24”) $10/packet flowers attract honey bees. Bright green foliage turns yellow in Vigorous growing, deciduous shrub producing long spikes of fall. Needs full sun and plenty of space. Grows 70-90 feet with a pink, purple or white flowers. Full sun. Grows 6 to 8 feet. spread of 35-50 feet. Good to use to fill in vacant spots in tree plantings. Attracts birds and butterflies. White Oak: A large (90 feet) majestic native tree with wide spreading branches and leaves of blue-green which turn wine colored in the fall. Tolerates most soils except those very wet. It Norway Spruce Packet has a slow to medium growth rate. An extremely valuable timber tree and (5 seedlings 4yr. TP 2-2, 10”- 14”) $10/packet provides acorns for wildlife. (25 seedlings 3yr. 10”- 14”) $16/packet A medium to rapid growing evergreen of conical form. Cones are pendant and the needles usually have four sides. Stiff and sharp to the Fraser Fir Packet (5 seedlings/ 10”- 14”) $9/packet touch. Good drainage is necessary. This is a classy tall fir tree that has short dark-green needles with silver undersides. It is among the most classy of the conifers. A great ornamental and Christmas tree because of its density and White Flowering Dogwood Packet compactness. Fraser Firs will grow in most locations but must have good (3 seedlings 18”- 24”) $9/packet drainage. Fraser Fir is a medium-sized tree, 40 to 70 feet high and one to This is a small tree growing to approximately 25 feet in height. It is more than two feet in diameter. one of the finest ornamental trees in the Eastern United States. Slow growing, long lived and tolerates either sun or shade on a dry or well- drained soil. Plantskydd Soluble Powder Deer Repellent Proven effective in commercial applications, this 100% natural product is Nut Tree Packet (8 seedlings/2 varieties) $15/packet now available to the home gardener and landscape professional. Animals American Hazelnut: Grows 8 to 10 feet in height. Well aerated avoid treated ornamentals, shrubs, perennials and annuals. The Plant- and light soils such as loamy sands, sandy loams, and loams skydd can last up to six months over winter on dormant support vigorous growth. Flowers in March and April; the fruit ornamental shrubs and three months on most other succulent /broadleaf ripens from July to September. This uniquely flavored nut is eagerly plants. The smell of the blood meal base powder deters the deer and sought by many wildlife species. wildlife. For more information visit www.plantskydd.com

-Powder (1 lb.) $20: Treats 270 seedlings 1’ high. Chinese Chestnut: A prolific bearer of delicious nuts, similar to t the American Chestnut, but is blight resistant. Smaller than the -Granular (3 lbs.) $22: Treats approximately 1800 square feet.

American Chestnut. With plenty of room to grow, it will resem- -Liquid (1 qt.) $16: Treats 100 seedlings 1’ high. ble the shape of an apple tree. The chestnut, like the oaks, holds its leaves during the fall and winter.

Red Oak Packet (10 seedlings 12”- 18”) $12/packet This wide, massive, long-lived shade tree is fast growing reaching 80 to 90 feet at maturity. It’s lustrous green leaves change to russet red in the fall. It is commercially valuable timber and provides acorns for wildlife. Knox Soil & Water Conservation District

KNOX SWCD WILDLIFE PACKET ORDER FORM Agency Contact (DEADLINE - April 2nd, 2020 or until supply is exhausted) Information ______Receipt # (office use only) Seedling/ Item Packet Qty Price Total Eastern White Pine- 3yr 25 x $16.00 = Eastern White Pine- 4yr 5 x $13.00 = Butterfly Bush 3 x $10.00 = Knox Soil & Water Norway Spruce- 3yr 25 x $16.00 = Conservation District 160 Columbus Road Norway Spruce– 4yr 5 x $10.00 = 740-393-6724 White Flowering Dogwood 3 x $9.00 = Nut Tree 8 x $15.00 = Hardwood 15 x $20.00 = Red Oak 10 x $12.00 = Fraser Fir 5 x $9.00 = OSU Extension, Knox County Marking Flags 100 x $8.00 = 160 Columbus Road PO Box 1268 Plantsydd- Powder 1 lb x $20.00 = 740-397-0401 Plantsydd- Granular 3 lb x $22.00 =

Plantsydd- Liquid (RTU) 1 qt x $16.00 = Grand Total $

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender Name:______Phone:______Farm Service Agency Address:______1025 Harcourt Road 740-392-0891 City:______State:______Zip ______

Email Address:______(for pick-up notification) Petitions for SWCD Supervisor Available Send payment and make checks payable to: KNOX SWCD, PO BOX 270, Mount Vernon, OH 43050(PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER) The Knox Soil and Water Conservation District Board will be electingPackets one must member be picked to fill aup term at the that Knox expires SWCD in Decemberoffice, 160 2017. Columbus Road, Mount Persons interested in running for a positionVernon on the Knox SWCD USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender Board Contact of Supervisors the Knox may SWCD obtain office petition with any information questions at at the 740 Knox-393 -6724 or email [email protected] Natural Resource Conservation SWCD office. Candidate Petitions must be filed with the SWCD Service office prior to the close of business on November 30th, 2017. For 1025 Harcourt Road more information please contact the SWCD office at 393-6724. 740-392-7806