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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 2025 Coshocton County Plat Books are now available! The maps are in color! You can purchase them at our office for $10.00 each ($9.28 plus 7.75% sales tax). A mailed copy of the plat book is an additional $5.00. If you would like to see sample pages visit our website, www.coshoctonswcd.org, under “Available Items.”
For a mailed copy, please send a check to the Coshocton SWCD for $15.00 ($9.28 + $0.72 sales tax + $5.00 mailing fee) with a note that you want a plat book. Be sure to also provide your mailing address. The plat book will be sent to you when we receive payment. Our mailing address is Coshocton SWCD, 724 S. 7th Street Room 120, Coshocton, OH 43812-2362. Contact our office at (740)622-8087 ext. 4 or email kelseysaylor@coshoctoncounty.net with any questions.
Click here to view Sample Pages from the 2025 Plat Book.
Our mailing address is:
Coshocton SWCD
724 S 7th Street, Rm 120
Coshocton, OH 43812-2362
Coshocton SWCD holds an annual tree seedling sale each year starting in January. The sale typically includes 12 to 15 varieties of trees and shrubs. Order forms are due in the middle of March with pick-up in the middle of April. We encourage customers to order early because there are a set number of seedlings available for the sale. All orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like receive an Order Form when they are available, please email kelseysaylor@coshoctoncounty.net or call us at (740)622-8087 ext.4. Order Forms will also be available on our website, and there will be a link for online ordering.
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.
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
A forestry field day will be held on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m. The location will be Schumaker Farms (52441 CR 16, West Lafayette, OH 43845). Topics include: Recent Storm Damage Timber Harvest, Crop Tree Release, Herbicide Application Demonstration, and more.
Event Sponsored By: Millwood Lumber and Coshocton Soil and Water Conservation District
Signs will be posted and reservations are required by July 15th. Light refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, contact 740-622-8087, ext. 4 or ryanmedley@coshoctoncounty.net.