The road is filled with variables that change each time drivers get behind the wheel.

Vehicles are among the most costly expenses individuals have.

Automotive problems are often best left to professionals.

Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in a home.

As any homeowner knows, renovation projects tend to cost a lot of money.

Many homeowners express interest in creating fewer barriers between the interior and exterior of their homes.

Spring is a time of year when change is in the air.

Consumers shopping around for home improvement projects may be leaning toward overhauls that can reduce energy consumption and save them money in the long run.

An inviting backyard can serve as a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night.

Each year, gardening enthusiasts anxiously await the arrival of spring.

Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard.

It’s hard to go anywhere without using or coming into contact with technology.

The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers.

Miami County landowners who wish to implement conservation practices on their land in order to address soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat and other natural resource concerns should contact the Miami County Conservation District before March 31 to make application for possible summe…

The concept of sustainability varies by industry. Within the agricultural industry, sustainability is a multifaceted concept that has become increasingly popular in recent decades.

Climate change poses a threat to various industries, not the least of which is the agricultural sector.

Few, if any, aspects of life in the 21st century have not been touched by technology.

Healthy soil is critical to successful agriculture and is vital to produce the food and fiber we use every day. When soil issues arise, from soil organism habitat degradation to erosion to nutrient depletion, they can have long-term and costly impacts to soil health and production goals.

In March of 2022, Miami County Conservation District (MCCD) and Johnson County Conservation District (JCCD), in partnership with K-State Research and Extension-Olathe, hosted a Shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop titled, Growing Shiitake Mushrooms On Logs.

PAOLA – Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Miami County Conservation District (MCCD) cohosted a Producer Appreciation Celebration on Oct. 5, 2022.

Miami County Conservation District hosted its first ever All-Native Plant Sale Sept. 17, 2022, at Paola’s Historic Park Square.

David Wayne Reed’s short film, land and flower, featuring the beauty of the remnant prairie ecosystem in Miami County, was made available for public viewing at the Picnic On The Prairie event held on June 5, 2022.

The Miami County Conservation District plans to move away from printed newsletters and mailing, according to a news release.

Conservation districts had their beginning in the 1930s when Congress, in response to national concerns over mounting erosion and dust storms, enacted the Soil Conservation Act of 1935.

Here’s to all our local conservation-minded landowners!