Eric Romich, Ohio State University Extension Field Specialist in Energy Development, provides insight into why interest in large scale solar has increased in Ohio in recent years and what landowners should consider before entering into a 30-50 year contract.
Energize Ohio homepage: energizeohio.osu.edu/home
Farm Energy Resources: go.osu.edu/farmenergy
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Because of resistance and invasive species, weeds have become harder to control across the landscape. 31 weeds that are the most difficult to control or have harmful characteristics are listed in the Ohio Revised Code as “noxious.” What that means for landowners, park managers and township trustees is what we discuss in this episode.
Ohio Revised Code language: codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-901:5-37-01
Recording: In the Weeds: Legal Approaches to Dealing with Noxious Weeds on Farmland: nationalaglawcenter.org/webinars/noxiousweeds
Noxious Weed Law Bulletin: farmoffice.osu.edu/sites/aglaw/files/site-library/NoxiousWeedLawBulletin.pdf
Noxious Weed Law Procedures: farmoffice.osu.edu/sites/aglaw/files/site-library/LawBulletins/Noxious_weed_law_procedures.pdf
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