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Welcome to the Ohio Department of Agriculture's new website. The agency fulfills several important roles for Ohioans including supporting agriculture, protecting consumers, safeguarding plants and animals, and conserving natural resources.
We hope you find our new site easy to navigate. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us and someone will help you find what you need.
Meet Our Divisions
Founded in 1846 as the Ohio Board of Agriculture, the Department of Agriculture is one of the oldest executive-level agencies in Ohio. Food and agriculture employs one in eight Ohioans and accounts for more than $124 billion in annual investment - demonstrating the critical importance of the industry and the agency to the state.
Scroll through each of our divisions below, or find a list here.
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Use our Resources
Information about the department's various programs as well as forms, applications and fact sheets can all be found in the resources section.
2020 Ohio Agricultural Fairs Brochure
Dates for all 2020 Ohio agricultural fairs
The Dirt: H2Ohio
Welcome back to The Dirt! In this month's article, we dig into the H2Ohio initiative.
The Dirt
Welcome to The Dirt! The official blog of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Hemp Is Now Legal
The first step toward legalizing hemp in Ohio has been taken. The USDA recently approved the State of Ohio's hemp program. Senate Bill 57 was signed into law, decriminalizing hemp and paving the way for the development of a new industry in our state.
Ohio Proud Kitchen at the Ohio State Fair
Join us at 11 am and 3 pm each day in the Taste of Ohio Cafe during the Ohio State Fair for Ohio Proud kitchen cooking demonstrations.
Gypsy Moth Program
The Ohio Department of Agriculture conducts aerial treatments for the invasive Gypsy Moth in the spring and early summer. Visit our page for more information.
Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorus Reduction Programs
Announcing New Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorous Reduction Programs!
New Ride Safety Portal for Ride Owners
This new web portal allows ride owners to easily schedule inspections, pay for permits & more easily fill out required documents in one spot.
ODA is so fortunate for all we gained through the budget signed by Governor Mike DeWine!
To watch more videos about the Ohio Department of Agriculture, visit our YouTube channel.
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500th Farm Signed into Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Farmland Preservation Program
Farm number 500 will be preserved through the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) Farmland Preservation Program on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Ohio Department of Agriculture Suspends Operations at Vista Grain, LLC
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) suspended all operations at Vista Grain, LLC in Washington Court House after discovering it was unable to cover its outstanding obligations to farmers.
Meetings Planned for Farmers to Apply for H2Ohio Funds
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda announced today that $30 million in H2Ohio funding will be available for Ohio farmers in more than a dozen counties beginning February 1, 2020.
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