Noble County Soil and Water Conservation District

10/26/2026

I was able to spend a couple of days at Salt Fork for an Educators Workshop, learning new things, sharing ideas, and connecting with colleagues! It was nice to spend time with other educators and come back with some fresh ideas for our programs here in Noble County.

10/23/2026

We celebrated another successful year of conservation work in Noble County at our 84th Annual Meeting.

Our guests enjoyed dinner from Hog Hollow BBQ, a look back at our year’s accomplishments, and a presentation given by Kirsten Offenbaker from Buckeye State Tree Nursery about growing Ohio trees from seeds to saplings.

We were honored to present the 2026 Cooperator of the Year award to Mark Johnson and family of Pepper Barn Farms! Mark, Amber, Marlee, and Lanee raise a small cow-calf herd in Stock Township. Through soil and forage sampling, winter bale grazing, rotational grazing, and our Grazing Management Program, they continue to improve their pastures while sharing what they learn with others.

We were also honored to present the 2026 Friend of Conservation award to Brian and Jeri King! The Kings have spent more than 25 years planting thousands of trees, supporting conservation programs, and volunteering their time. This summer, they built and donated more than 30 bluebird houses and helped our Environmental Day Camp participants assemble them!

A special thank-you to every business and organization that donated door prizes: • B&N Coal Inc. • Caldwell Lumber Do It Best Hardware • Golden Oak Hardware • Heritage Cooperative • Jones Feed • L & H Tractor Sales • Food Center Emporium • M&M Feed Supply • M&M B**r Barn • Noble County Farm Bureau • Sarahsville Store • NAPA Auto Parts • David FryFogle – State Farm Insurance

Thank you to our award winners, sponsors, and community for another year of conservation in Noble County!

10/19/2026

The Other Side of the Windshield 🌱

There's a whole lot more to this view than what you can see.

A herd waiting at the fence. A barn that's been standing longer than some of us have been alive. A pasture that's seen its fair share of good years and hard ones.

And a seat that's probably held more conversations with yourself than you'd ever admit.

From here, you notice things other people might miss. Where the grass is coming back strong. Where the cattle have been spending their time. Where the rain washed a little too much soil away last spring.

You don't need a map to know this ground. You've learned it one season, one problem and one good day at a time.

And that's something we don't talk about enough when we talk about conservation.

The people who know the land best aren't always standing in front of a classroom or speaking at a meeting. Sometimes, they're sitting in an old tractor, keeping an eye on the herd and think about what needs done before tomorrow.

Because taking care of the land isn't always a grand gesture. Most days, it's a hundred little decisions that nobody else will ever notice.

Give those decisions enough years, and they can change what the next generation sees through this very same windshield.

10/19/2026

🌱 Building Connections for Your Farm's Future 🌱

No matter where you are in your agricultural journey, having access to the right information and resources can make all the difference. That's why OSU Extension Noble County, Noble Soil & Water Conservation District, and Agriculture Navigator are partnering to host Farm Management Day on November 7.

Spend the day networking with local experts, agricultural businesses, and fellow producers while learning about succession planning, farm recordkeeping, land leasing, diversification opportunities, and more. You'll also hear from keynote speaker David Marrison on the impact agriculture has on our region.

📍 Green Acres Farm Complex
📅 November 7, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
💲 $20 per family (lunch included)
🔗 Register by October 30: go.osu.edu/noblebtb2026

We hope to see you there! 🌾

10/15/2026

📣 REMINDER!

You can still vote in the 2026 Noble SWCD supervisor election even if you do not plan to attend our Annual Meeting! Stop by our office before the meeting to cast your ballot for two supervisors.

Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Call the office at 740-732-4318 if you have any questions.

Send a message to learn more

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

🍂 Our 84th Annual Meeting is coming up on October 22 at the OSU Extension Operations Building! Voting takes place from 5:30–6:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by awards, a guest speaker, and door prizes.

Stop by our office to purchase tickets or call 740-732-4318 to register. Adults are $10, and children 12 and under are free. We hope to see you there!

09/29/2026

This past week The Ohio River Valley Woodland Owner Group held it's Noble County Timber Stand Improvement workshop at the Priestly Family Farm on Old Infirmary Rd. We would like to thank everyone who braved the wet weather to spend the evening with us. A special thanks to Page Rice, State Forester - Ohio Division of Forestry, Eric Hayes from Keeping It Native Land Management, and John Schumacher from Monroe SWCD for putting on a great workshop covering topics including midstory removal, forest management, patch clearcuts, cull tree removal, invasive species, prescribed fire, wildlife management, and a live demo showing crop tree release. The next workshop will be part one of a 2 part series on Chainsaw Safety planned for October 27th at the Monroe County Extension building. There is a flyer for the workshop in the photos below.

09/28/2026

Join us for the Noble SWCD 84th Annual Meeting on October 22, 2026!

📍 New location: OSU Extension Operations Building, 16714 Wolf Run Rd., Caldwell, OH 43724

Enjoy dinner catered by Hog Hollow BBQ and hear from the ODNR Buckeye State Tree Nursery. Adults are $10, and children 12 and under are free.

09/25/2026

Sign up for the Wreath Workshop! Spots fill quickly so reserve your soon.

Only 91 days until Christmas and the Noble County Master Gardener Volunteers are inviting you to attend their annual Holiday Wreath Workshop on November 22nd! 🎄
Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Extension Operations Building located at 16714 Wolf Run Rd. Caldwell, Ohio. All materials and refreshments included! Registration is $25 per participant and is limited to the first 30 participants to sign up with payment. Please call us at 740-732-5681 to RSVP! 🎄