Creating Community and Economic Opportunity with Solar, Pollinator Meadows, and Craft Beer
A post by Guest Contributor, Rob Davis Filmmaker Scott Mason returned to his hometown of Meadville, PA earlier this year and produced a beautiful video about how the national trend of pollinator-friendly solar is creating community and economic opportunity in Pennsylvania. Touring the Ernst Conservation Seeds farm last fall, and hearing from native and naturalized […]
Doing Business with Ernst Seeds During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To our valued customers, vendors and community: First and foremost, we thank you for your continued business and want you to know we are open for business as of this writing. Customers should notice no substantial change in the way they do business with us. However, in order to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on our workplace, […]
Switchgrass & Other Native Warm Season Grasses in Riparian Buffers
As with many practices aimed at solving a problem with ecological solutions, research is showing the ecological and agricultural benefits of a diverse approach to riparian buffer establishment – specifically one that includes the addition of native perennial grasses like switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and forbs (flowering plants). These plants are known for their expansive and deep-reaching root […]
Beat the Buzzer for Frost Seeding
In the midst of all this March madness, a window of opportunity is closing for landowners to get a jump on early planting of native seeds by frost seeding. As the name implies, frost seeding relies on frost-producing temperatures. In the North, you likely still have a few opportunities, while those in the South might have […]