Ohio Department of Agriculture

Ag in action in Ashtabula County!

We have great partners who join us in advocating for Ohio’s number one industry – food and agriculture. We were delighted to join Ohio State - College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and members of our state’s congressional delegation for a tour of the Ashtabula Agricultural Research Center and Ferrante Winery & Ristorante. Together we’re all creating a stronger Ohio!

Ohio Wines

A celebration a century in the making!

We’re raising a glass (of milk) to Scioto Milk Producers. Congratulations on 100 years! We had a wonderful time celebrating with you in Wi******er. Here’s to another 100!

Photos: Cowlady Designs

Making memories at the Muskingum County Fair!

Director Baldridge took in all the food and fun Zanesville has to offer. Thanks for bringing the pride of your farms to this fabulous fair.

Winner winner!

When you join our Farmland Preservation program, you’re keeping your farm in agriculture for years to come.

Winner Farm in Logan County is our newest member. Welcome!

https://agri.ohio.gov/programs/farmland-preservation-office

Supporting our .

Director Baldridge took part in the Ohio Soybean Hometown Tour at Beck's Hybrids in London. Our state’s and industry is thriving thanks in part to your hard work!

Ohio Soybean Council Ohio Soybean Association

Cellar dwellers!

Ohio’s growing wine scene continues to offer amazing sights and sips. Thank you to in Fairfield County for sharing your knowledge and beautiful vineyard with us!

Ohio Wines

New opportunity in Northeast Ohio!

ODA is proud to be part of the Northeast Ohio Agriculture Innovation Center.

If you’re near the Wooster area and interested in helping farmers as a Holistic Farm Business Planning Specialist, please click the link below!

https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Wooster-Campus/Holistic-Farm-Business-Planning-Specialist_R111609-1

CFAES Career Development Office Ohio State - College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

A menace in Southwest Ohio, and now Miami County.

The invasive box tree moth is spreading.

Please check your boxwoods. If you see it, report it.

https://agri.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/oda-issues-quaranatine-in-southwest-ohio-box-tree-moth

A whole lotta heart at the Hartford Fair!

The biggest little fair in the world is out of this world. Thank you so much for bringing community together and shining a light on our farmers and future farmers! We appreciate Rep. Troy Balderson joining us to strengthen our state’s top industry as well.

409,075 kids in will receive their monthly book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio in August!

All kids under 5 can sign up for a free monthly book at the link below!

https://www.ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll

Ah yeah, Auglaize!

Joining our Farmland Preservation program means your land will stay in agriculture for years to come.

We’d like to welcome the Doorleys and Kriteses from Auglaize County!

Interested in learning more? Check out the link below!

https://agri.ohio.gov/programs/farmland-preservation-office

Focused on freshness.

Your nose plays an important role in choosing fresh food. See other tips and tricks for bringing home the best choices at the market!

https://agri.ohio.gov/divisions/food-safety/resources/Food-Safety-For-Consumers

Growing, growing, gone!

We’re so happy to see so many Ohio Victory Gardens thriving. If you received free seeds, a reminder that our survey will close soon. By answering a few questions, you will be entered to win a free gardening toolkit!

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/435c2308faf44e9ca41555dde88c6f95

Learn more about our ‘field’!

While farming is a vital part of agriculture, there’s so much more. Our 25 divisions and programs along with five labs all work to keep you safe in different ways. We appreciate those who stopped in the Lausche Building at the Ohio State Fair to see a little preview of what we do.

Don’t forget to check us out online as well!

https://agri.ohio.gov/

Oh my, Owensville!

The Clermont County Fair truly embodies its mission of making memories and keeping traditions alive. Congratulations on 175 fantastic years. Here’s to many more of them!

250 looks good on you!

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, Sandusky County hosted a barn mural dedication. How cool is that?!

Get ready for lots more fun.

https://america250-ohio.org/

Thank you Governor DeWine for your commitment to agriculture!

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's new Grow Ohio Grants will support local programs that teach children where their food comes from and how it gets to their plate – something Fran DeWine and I are very passionate about. These grants will also create opportunities for students to learn about potential careers in agriculture.

Details: https://bit.ly/3AbFRBU

Springfield is special!

The Clark County Fair continues to showcase Ohio agriculture in an amazing light. And a big shout out to Reserve Grand Champion Jordan Flax!

H2Ohio farmers now stretch across the state!

Today Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture announced the results of a statewide expansion. Ohio farmers enrolled 500,000 new acres, bringing the total enrollment to a whopping 2.2 million acres of cropland across Ohio! More than 3,000 farmers are engaged in the mission and improving Ohio's water quality. https://bit.ly/4fzrcR3

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Your Ohio commodities play a big role in keeping our state’s number one industry – food and agriculture – strong. Thanks for helping feed thousands of us at the Ohio State Fair.

We’re grateful for your partnership in advocating for agriculture!

Fair-ly exhausted!

Can you believe it?! Another great Ohio State Fair is in the books. Thanks to everyone who helped shine a light on our state’s wonderful farms and farmers!

Don’t feel down because it’s over, we still have plenty of county and independent fairs left this year!

The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions - totals and details below.

Congratulations to all!

Outstanding exhibitors!

Congratulations to the 4-H and FFA youngsters who participated in livestock competitions this year .

You go above and beyond in and out of the show ring!

Pictured: Poultry, Swine and Steer Outstanding Market Exhibitor award shows.

H2Ohio State Fair!

It takes all of us to create a cleaner Ohio! Join our H2Ohio crew in the heart of the Ohio State Fair. Is there a better combination than learning something new and getting free swag?

The perfect pairing!

Ohio Wines are on display at the Ohio State Fair. Try something new when you visit the awesome Ohio commodity counters for delicious food in the Taste of Ohio Pavilion near ODNR Park. Staff can answer all your questions about wineries, pairings and more!

There's even a wine slushie!

Celebrating ag’s best and brightest!

ODA is honored to have joined the Ohio Agricultural Council in recognizing the 2024 Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees this morning.

Throughout their lives, these individuals have made extraordinary contributions to agriculture.

Thank you and congratulations!

Inductees - David Brandt, Bill and Janet Butler, Fred Finney, Dr. Raymond Miller.