Ohio Department of Agriculture

ODA Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak

Ohio Department of Agriculture continues to operate in accordance with Governor Mike DeWine’s orders as they are updated.

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All ODA Inspections Continue

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has several divisions that perform inspections.

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Ohio Department of Agriculture Laboratories Open and Operational

Ohio Department of Agriculture Laboratories continue to accept samples for testing during this time of adjustment due to COVID-19.

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Questions about COVID-19?

The Ohio Department of Health offers online information updated daily or call them at 1-833-4ASKODH

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Meetings At ODA Canceled Due to Coronavirus Precautions

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is committed to slowing the spread of the coronavirus and is taking certain precautions in response to the recent outbreak.

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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.

Administration

Amusement Ride Safety & Fairs

Animal Health

Communications Office

Dairy

Food Safety

Hemp Program

Legal Office

Livestock Environmental Permitting

Markets

Meat Inspection

Plant Health

Soil & Water Conservation

Weights & Measures

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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.

The Dirt: Bring Home the Bacon

What the Ractopamine ban means for Ohio youth exhibitors.

Communications Office

2020 Ohio Agricultural Fairs Brochure

Dates for all 2020 Ohio agricultural fairs

Amusement Ride Safety & Fairs

The Dirt: H2Ohio

Welcome back to The Dirt! In this month's article, we dig into the H2Ohio initiative.

Communications Office

The Dirt

Welcome to The Dirt! The official blog of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Communications Office

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.

Markets

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.

Plant Health

Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorus Reduction Programs

Announcing New Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorous Reduction Programs!

Soil & Water Conservation

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.

Amusement Ride Safety & Fairs

H2Ohio Deadline For Accepting Applications Moved To March 31

The deadline for farmers to submit applications for the H2Ohio program is moving back to the original date of March 31, 2020.

Pesticide Private Applicator Certification Deadline Extended

With the signing of House Bill 197, Ohio’s COVID-19 emergency response legislation, the March 31, 2020 deadline for private pesticide applicators (farmers) and the May 31, 2020 deadline for agricultural fertilizer certificate holders to renew their license and get training has been extended.