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  1. Crop Tree Management: A Tool to Help You Achieve Your Woodland Goals

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-50

    being removed will be too few or too small to be marketable. In such instances, the trees can be cut for ... and a fairly small crown would be a valuable crop tree. On the other hand, if fall color was ... important, a group of black gum trees, which turn brilliant red in the fall, might all be potential crop ...

  2. Using Local Woodlot Lumber

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-9-03

    is a very valuable commercial species in most of the Northeast, markets are currently very limited in ... unique in their variety, quality and beauty. Ohio's forests contain well over 100 different ... shelter, fire, and in war, making wood an integral part of our civilization. We use wood because it is easy ...

  3. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Japanese Stiltgrass

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-70-11

    Asia, that can reach more than 3.5 feet in height and can form extensive colonies. It was likely ... introduced accidentally as packing material in shipments of goods from its native range. It was first found ... in North America near Knoxville, Tennessee in 1919.  Japanese stiltgrass is very adaptable. It can ...

  4. An Overview of Drying Hardwood Lumber

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-73-12

    in a commercial operation but can be sized to fit the small producer. It is equipped with steam heat, ... resulting in lost revenues for producers. Green boards are usually dried as a first step in their ... followed by several days in a steam heated kiln has been the traditional procedure used by wood product ...

  5. Using the Tree Measuring Stick

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-62

    measure with this stick? The stick is primarily used to measure the diameter of standing trees in inches, ... their height in 16-foot logs, and the volume they contain in board feet or cords. It can also be used to ... There are two important factors to keep in mind when measuring tree diameter: (1) the diameter of a tree ...

  6. Fairfield County’s Forest Economy

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-77

    of land and is home to 146,100 citizens [1]. There are 201 industries in the county [2], with the ... median household earning an income of $56,800 [1]. Major employers include businesses in the sectors of ... in farms. An abundance of forested acres are also present in Fairfield County. Responsibly managing ...

  7. Predators of Poultry

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-22

    not common in commercial poultry production. However, predation is a big concern for backyard flocks ... and organic poultry producers. The reason for this difference is in the way flocks are housed and ... (i.e., layers). Commercial flocks are at risk from small predators and birds of prey when the building ...

  8. Whole Farm Planning Model

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-52

    effect that family members could have on the farm operation, especially those (spouses, in-laws, cousins, ... ex-spouses) who are not directly involved in the day-to-day operations. Individual Assessment There is no one ... test that can identify individuals suited for a career in agriculture. Each member of the farm business ...

  9. Conducting Successful Family Business Transition Meetings

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-43

    I care what my son-in-law or daughter-in-law thinks about the farm?” These are just a few of the excuses ... in its simplest form, a family business meeting is an opportunity for members to come together on ... a regular basis to discuss issues of interest to those family members involved in or who have an interest in ...

  10. Ohio State Maple Syrup available

    https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/ohio-state-maple-syrup-available

    sugarbush. A sugarbush is a maple tree forest used to produce maple syrup. Now in its fifth year of ... in quart ($24), pint ($16), and half-pint ($12) sizes, the syrup can be ordered online at ... need to hurry because it’s in limited quantity this year (there are only a few quarts left) thanks to ...

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