About Agriculture and Natural Resources
Welcome to the Hardin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Program. We work with area producers to maximize resources while sharing new and efficient farm management ideas. We provide needed information and educational programming in widely diverse areas. Use the County Topics links to find more information regarding Ag & Natural Resources.
County Agriculture and Natural Resources News
The final data of the Hardin Co. Extension Remote Rainfall Reporters shows an average of 23.75 inches of rain fell during the growing season, from April 15 to October 15. That is 3.86 inches more than 2008 and 1.7 inches more than the average of the past ten years.
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With rising crop input costs affecting the production bottom line, more farmers are recognizing the economic value and environmental benefits of conservation tillage practices.
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