Our Rich Land

Author: Richland SWCD

...is a combined effort of Richland Soil & Water Conservation District & Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield, Ohio. Hosts Josh Steffen (Kingwoods director) and Evan Stern (a District technician) explore issues and topics regarding the protection and enhancement of natural resources, while trying to keep the mood light and the jokes abundant. Who said learning about conservation couldnt include a few laughs?!
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From the Farm to the Statehouse: A Conversation with Director Baldridge
Episode 12
Friday, 8 August, 2025

In this episode we sit down with the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Brian Baldridge, to discuss ODA’s mission, their diverse responsibilities and Director Baldridge’s journey into leadership. He also shares advice for Ohio farmers, reflects on his favorite farm memories and talks about the department’s role in supporting Ohio fairs. Resources Spongy Moth that Director Baldridge mentioned https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/spongy-moth Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ H2Ohio Information and application https://richlandswcd.net/agriculture/h2ohio/ Come see Richland SWCD at the Richland County Fair! https://richlandcountyfair.com/ Check out the Wayne County Fair! https://waynecountyfairohio.com/ Contact Us Richland SWCD https://richlandswcd.net/about-us/contact-us/ or call 419-774-8986 Kingwood Center Gardens https://kingwoodcenter.org/ Ohio Department of Agriculture https://agri.ohio.gov/home Musical Talent Permission was generously granted for the use of the following tracks: "Run One Down" by Dan Lebowitz (our theme), and "A Brand New Start", "Confident Kurt", "Walk Through the Park", "A Night Alone", "Sunday", "Blue Ribbons", and "Easy Stroll" by TrackTribe.