Information on Local Watersheds

(July 2021) Harmful Algal Bloom and Recreational Public Health Advisory at Harshal Lake / East State Park. More info can be found at the Clermont County Public Health website.

ODA Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be sponsoring three collection events for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides. The 2021 collections are happening in Morrow (Aug. 12th), Portage (Aug. 17th) and Butler counties (Aug. 24th).

2021 CLEAN SWEEP PESTICIDE DISPOSAL

Small Farm Resources

Registration for OSU Extension’s 2021 New & Small Farm College is now open. Registration and information can be found at OSU’s Website.

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Pandemic Assistance for Producers

On March 24, USDA announced it is establishing new programs and efforts to provide financial assistance to farmers negatively impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

The new program is called the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers and is intended to reach a broader representation of producers than previous COVID-19 aid programs.

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Soil Quality & Soil Health Information

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Information on Ag Technology

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About SOACM

The Southwest Ohio Agricultural Conservation Menu (SOACM) was designed to help local producers and landowners find information, technical assistance and programs related to conservation practices. The SOACM website also includes a Farmer Forum where farmers can post questions, share information and discuss local issues. Information on soil health, watershed health and local water quality monitoring data is also available to provide citizens with updated information related to the health of our local streams and lakes.