About Agriculture and Natural Resources
Hancock County has 340,480 acres of which 77.5% is devoted to agriculture. U.S. data shows 950 farms, with an average farm size of 278 acres. The county ranked 4th in Ohio wheat production and 5th in Ohio soybean production in 2007. There are several active livestock commodity groups, & local agricultural producers and leaders meet monthly via Ag Council. Small woodlands still exist in many parts of the county, providing good habit for wildlife. The Blanchard River and its tributaries make up the county's major watershed.
County Agriculture and Natural Resources News
2010 Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference
Mark your calendar for February 25-26, 2010 to attend the annual Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference on the campus of Ohio Northern University, Ada OH.
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Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium Highlights Progressive Industry
The 2009 Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium is being held December 17th at the Veterans' Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County. The event's first trade show will showcase more than 20 companies. Sara Wyant, a nationally recognized farm policy reporter will present the opening address.
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