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Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources
In 2005, thee were 1,010 farms in Warren County and each farm averaged 123 acres. Total cash receipts from agricultural commodities was almost $40 million. Information from the Agricultural Statistics Service (shown below) shows the breakdown of major commodities sold in Warren County.
Welcome to the Warren County
Agriculture, Horticulture and Natural Resources Program
Gregory A. Meyer
Extension Educator
Agriculture and Natural Resources
You can e-mail me at meyer.213@osu.edu
Available Services
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Free consultation on lawn, garden, tree and household pests, including insects, diseases and management.
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Free consultation on the management of crop land, hay fields and pastures.
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Free consultation on livestock production, including feeding, breeding and other management issues.
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Free consultation on natural resource issues, primarily pond management.
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Got a question about agriculture, horticulture or natural resources? Call us. We might be able to answer it, or at least point you in the right direction!
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Available as a meeting speaker for community groups and garden clubs. Call early to book a date. Many topics available!
Agriculture in Warren County
In 2005, there were 1,010 farms in Warren County and each farm averaged 123 acres. Total cash receipts from agricultural commodities was almost $40 million. The following information from the Agricultural Statistics Service shows the breakdown of major commodities sold in Warren County.
Crops |
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| Gross Receipts | Yield/Acre | Ohio Rank - Total Production | |
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| Corn | $6.4 million | 136.8 bushels | 52th |
| Soybeans | $10.1 million | 42.5 bushels | 49th |
| Wheat | $944,000 | 68 bushels | 54th |
| Hay | $579,000 | 2.79 tons | 50th |
| Other Crops | $16.6 million | n/a | 14th |
| Other crops include fruits, vegetables, nursery crops and sod. | |||
Livestock |
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| Gross Receipts | # of Head | Ohio Rank - Total Production | |
| Beef Cattle | $1.6 million | 6,600 | 71st |
| Swine | $805,000 | 2,600 | 60th |
| Dairy Cattle | $515,000 | less than 1,000 | not rated |
| Sheep | not reported | less than 1,000 | not rated |
| Horses | not reported | 3,815 | 4th |
| Horses are not included on this list by OASS. However, the horse industry is a significant segment of the local agricultural economy. | |||
| According to the 1997 Census of Agriculture, the ages of farm operators by percentage is the following: | |
| Under 25: |
0.3% |
| 25-44: |
25.0% |
| 44-64: |
48.0% |
| 65 plus: |
26.7% |
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The average age of a Warren County farm operator in 1997 was 55.1 years old. |
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Related Links & Information
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