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H2Ohio Commits to Water Conservation
Governor Mike DeWine launched H2Ohio in 2019. Since then, Ohio has renewed its commitment to clean water in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB). With local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs)...
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Employees on the Autism Spectrum Bloom at Lettuce Work
Doug Sharp, executive director of Lettuce Work Nursery in New Albany, and his wife, Julie, created the unique business to help young people on the autism spectrum hone their skills and find jobs in and...
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Ohio Alpaca Farms Provide Fiber for Warmth and Fashion
Photo credit: Michael Hickey RaeRae is one of the older female Suri alpacas living on Blue Bird Hills Farm in Springfield, Ohio. Not only is she friendly and loving, but when her fleece is sheared each...
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Ohio Agritourism Destinations Offer Unique Activities for Visitors
Photo credit: Ashley Wallace Photography LLC When you think “Ohio agritourism,” corn mazes or U-pick apples may spring to mind. However, many Ohio destinations offer a broader selection of unique...
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New Ohio Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Gives Farmers a Break
“The new Ohio Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program is more than just a tax credit. It is a farmland preservation tool,” says Evan Callicoat, state policy director for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation....
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Grant Program Improves Ohio Meat Processing
Some doctors find relief from the stress of their jobs on the golf course or fishing pier. David Montgomery’s happy place is the cooler of Lazy Acres Meats, the processing facility in Junction City...
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New Ohio Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory is Open
From horses, cattle, and sheep to dogs, cats, and everything in between, the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) protects the health and safety of animals and...
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A guide to Ohio’s farms, food and forestry, Growing Ohio is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and features stories about the state’s livestock, crops, agribusiness and local products....
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Top 10 Ohio Agriculture Products
Learn about Ohio’s top 10 agricultural commodities based on annual cash receipts. 1. Soybeans Photo credit: Todd Bennett $3.1 billion Ohio farmers harvested more than 5 million acres of soybeans in...
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Top Ohio Agriculture Facts From the 2024 Census of Agriculture
Download Ohio Census of Ag Infographic PDF Ohio agriculture is a massive and thriving industry. The state’s producers grow and raise more than 200 commodities, contributing billions of dollars to the...
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