Author: kelseysaylor

Coshocton SWCD has once again scheduled 2 pasture walks for this summer, these are great educational events to learn about livestock and grazing management. 

June 24, 6:30 pm:  J.D. Lawrentz Farm 49073 TR 200 Coshocton, OH 43812   

Jim is grazing 80 head of Dorset and Suffolk ewes.  Bob Hendershot, ODA grazing specialist, is going to lead discussion on forage management and field questions from attendees.  This event will focus on small ruminant grazing and animal husbandry.  

August 26, 6:30 pm:  Floyd Yoder Farm 53320 TR 170 Fresno, OH 43824 

Floyd is grazing 30 cow calf pairs and has improved his forage production and soil health since implementing a rotational grazing system.  Floyd will also share how he was able to utilize warm season annuals to boost his forage production.  Jarrod Hittle, ODA grazing specialist, will also be on hand to educate on grazing management and answer questions.

Reservations are appreciated but not required.  Water and light snacks will be provided.  Coshocton SWCD would also like to send out a big thank you to Jim and Floyd for hosting!

There will be signs posted to help you find the farm for both events.

If you would like more information or to receive a postcard for pasture walks, please call us at (740)622-8087 x 4 or email kelseysaylor@coshoctoncounty.net.

The Coshocton SWCD is sponsoring its annual “Big Tree Contest.”  This contest is open to all species of trees growing on privately owned property in Coshocton County.  Property line trees and trees growing on federal, state, or local government land are not eligible.  Any person can enter a tree physically located in Coshocton County whether or not the tree is growing on the nominator’s property. The Big Tree Contest is a county-wide contest, while the “Coshocton Is Blooming” category is limited to trees growing within the City of Coshocton. 

All entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 30, 2024.  Entries will be measured by a representative from the Coshocton SWCD using the national standardized measurement criteria.  The owners of the two “Big Trees” will each receive a plaque at Coshocton SWCD’s Annual Meeting & Banquet to be held October 17 at the Lake Park Pavilion. Entry forms are also available at the Coshocton SWCD office.

Big Tree Entry Form

Our technicians will measure the trees, but if you are interested in how they are measured, this is a good resource: Measuring a Big Tree