Ohio Agriculture

Farm data, grants, and resources for Ohio farmers.

Total Farms
77,800
Avg Farm Size
185ac
Total Ag Sales
$10.7B
Top Crop
Soybeans

National Rankings

  • #1 Eggs
  • #7 Soybeans
  • #8 Corn

Top Crops

Soybeans Corn Wheat Hay Tomatoes

Key Challenges

  • Lake Erie algal blooms (nutrient runoff)
  • Urban sprawl
  • Small farm economics
  • Weather variability

Ohio Grants & Programs

We're building Ohio's grant database. Help us by sharing programs you know about.

Federal Programs (All States)

EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program)

Financial and technical assistance for conservation practices. Covers cover crops, no-till equipment, nutrient management, and more.

Amount: Up to $450,000 · Deadline: January 15 batching (varies)

CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program)

Rewards farmers already doing conservation with annual payments to do more.

Amount: ~$25/acre annual · Deadline: Annual signup

CRP (Conservation Reserve Program)

Retire environmentally sensitive cropland. Annual rental payments for 10-15 years.

Amount: Annual rental payments · Deadline: General signup (periodic)

USDA Value-Added Producer Grant

For farmers adding value to raw ag products (processing, marketing).

Amount: Up to $75,000 (planning) / $250,000 (working capital) · Deadline: Annual (spring)

Local Food Promotion Program

Supports development of local and regional food systems.

Amount: Up to $500,000 · Deadline: Annual

Specialty Crop Block Grant

Enhances competitiveness of specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, nuts).

Amount: Varies by state · Deadline: Varies

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Ohio State Fair

Location: Columbus · When: July-August

Official Website →

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