Message from Pete Dinius, CAP Past President
In recent years there has been a lot of buzz about soil health, soil biology, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, or whatever word you would like to use. With many of the major food and beverage companies, universities, and social climate showing interest and investment in soil health the waters are fairly muddy when it comes to defining soil health. Since the formation of the Conservation Action Program (CAP) in the late 1980’s its mission has been to fill the gap between government programs, private businesses, and academia to enhance the quality of our natural resources for the benefit of all. We also strive to be a positive influence and promoting Northwest Ohio’s agriculture through innovative programs that will improve the quality of our soil, water resources, and maintain a competitive edge.
2024 Officers
Pete Dinius, Past President; Josh Kieffer, Secretary/Treasurer; Clint Nester, President
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Trustees by County
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Defiance County:
John Rethmel -Producer Clint Nester - Industry Open - SWCD Fulton County: Elaine Prentiss - Associate Supervisor, Fulton SWCD Kendall Lovejoy - OSU County Extension Educator Pete Dinius - Producer Henry County: Bob George - Henry SWCD Jan Leaders - Producer Greg Peper - Dealer, Gerald Grain Co. Lucas County: Open - Industry DJ Mears - Ag Conservationist, Lucas SWCD Bill Myers - Producer Paulding County: Bill Beckman - Ohio Department of Ag Open - Producer Sarah Noggle -OSU Extension Paulding County |
Williams County:
Steve Slattman - District Technician, Williams SWCD Open - Industry Kevin Miller - Producer Wood County: Jim Carter - District Technician, Wood SWCD Paul Herringshaw - Producer Josh Kieffer - Dealer, Luckey Farmers Members At Large: Dani Kusner - Soil and Ag Consultant Neil Badenhop -Industry Rep, Valent Chemical Company Ed Crawford - Past Coordinator, CAP Todd Hesterman - Past Multi County Coordinator, CAP Stephanie Singer - The Nature Conservancy Greg LaBarge - OSU Extension Mark Riehl - Mycogen Seeds Agronomist Alan Leininger - OSU Extension Henry County Gary Pennell - Farmer's Elevator, New Bavaria |