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  1. Lawn Mowing

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5816

    HYG-5816 Agriculture and Natural Resources 12/27/2023 Tyler Q. Carr, Assistant Professor, ... direction. This double-mowing technique avoids overloading the mower and creating too much stress on the ... clippings into fine, easily decomposed pieces. However, collecting clippings may be advisable when weeds are ...

  2. Dangers of Substance Abuse

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79013

    depresses the central nervous system. While consuming a cold beer on a hot day may be tempting, it is not ... wise when work must be completed. With moderate drinking, a person may experience: • Dizziness. ...   Consumed in large amounts or over a long period of time, alcohol may cause damage to the liver, heart and ...

  3. Farm to Health: Maximizing Nutrients and Phytonutrients in Ohio Produce

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5581

    lower temperatures, may result in a higher nutrient loss. Canning —Can improve absorption of lycopene (a ... may prevent the development of heart disease and certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables (leafy ... these compounds may provide cancer protection, especially for the bladder and prostate. Green beans and ...

  4. Farming with Upper Extremity Limitation/Amputation

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-981.10-11

    injury site may not tolerate usual bumping or minor impacts with objects such as farm machinery or tools. ... Psychological factors can speed up or slow down your recovery. Support from family and friends, and various ... important not to rely on the terminal device when grasping an overhead rung on a ladder. It may be safer to ...

  5. Establishing Early Successional Habitat for Wildlife

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/w-23

    grasses require a great deal of patience as they may be slow to establish. The typical length of time for ... established, do not compete well with weeds or cool-season grasses. Seeding bluestems and indiangrass may ... must be free of weeds and other grasses prior to planting. The use of herbicides may be necessary in ...

  6. Soil Phosphorus and Crop Response to Phosphorus Fertilizer in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0146

    years, including three long-term (16-year) P trials. Soil P levels in the study ranged from 2.7 to 279 ...

  7. Safe Use of Flammable Liquids for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892260

    dispensing and pouring containers will minimize spills. Drums stored outdoors in warm weather may require ... chemicals—solvents, pesticides, nitrate fertilizers, or bleach. Or, you may have leftovers. Spills or leftovers become ...

  8. The Benefits of Family Meals

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5246

    benefits may be worth the extra effort. In the United States today, 1 in 3 children are overweight or ...

  9. Testing Private Water Sources and Resolving Contamination Issues near Shale Oil and Gas Development

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SOGD-ENV1

    test their water to ensure that it is safe. However, in the case of oil and gas development, others may ... Otherwise, there may be errors in the test results or legal challenges to the validity of the sample. Proper ... a groundwater investigation when contamination from oil and gas activities may have occurred. A well owner may ...

  10. DORA- Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4113

    friends, supporting local businesses, and re-establishing social connections (Keren 2020). How Is a DORA ... township’s fiscal officer may change the application to request local legislative approval If the local ... within the DORA.” How Many DORAs Can a Legislative Authority Create? The number of DORAs that may be ...

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