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Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources
Welcome to the Warren County Agriculture, Horticulture and Natural Resources Program
Gregory A. Meyer
Extension Educator
Agriculture and Natural Resources
E-mail me at meyer.213@osu.edu
Available Services
Got a question about agriculture, horticulture or natural resources?
Contact us -- We will do our best to provide answers, or at least point you in the right direction!
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FARMING: Agronomy, Forages & Livestock
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HORTICULTURE: Lawns, Gardens, Trees and Pests
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NATURAL RESOURCES: Pond Management
Need Help Identifying an Insect, Plant or Weed?
Follow these procedures when bringing in a sample.
Insect Samples |
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To prevent infestation in the Extension office, insect samples will only be accepted in a clear glass or hard plastic jar/container with a screw-on or snap-on lid. Properly contained samples may be left with a completed information form for the educator to identify. Other types of containers will not be accepted. |
Weed & Plant Samples |
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Since most plants also have insects and some plants can also be poisonous, no weed or plant sample may be left at the office for the educator to identify without first making an appointment. To set-up an appointment to bring your sample to the office, please contact Extension educator Greg Meyer at (513) 695-1311 or by email at meyer.213@osu.edu. Pictures of samples may be emailed to Greg, but identification is usually much more difficult. Samples need to be brought to the office, but a picture is an acceptable first step toward diagnosing your pest or problem. |
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This service is provided for free by the Ohio State University Extension office in Warren County. |
Agriculture in Warren County
In 2007, there were 1,010 farms in Warren County and each farm averaged 122 acres. Total cash receipts from agricultural commodities was almost $40 million. The following information from the Agricultural Statistics Service shows the breakdown of major commodities sold in Warren County.
Crops |
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| Gross Receipts | Yield/Acre | Ohio Rank - Total Production | |
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| Corn | $6.2 million | 151 bushels | 50th |
| Soybeans | $9.9 million | 38 bushels | 49th |
| Wheat | $673,000 | 56 bushels | 54th |
| Hay | $609,000 | 2.1 tons | 54th |
| Other Crops | $16.8 million | n/a | 19th |
| Other crops include fruits, vegetables, nursery crops and sod. | |||
Livestock |
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| Gross Receipts | # of Head | Ohio Rank - Total Production | |
| Beef Cattle | $1.8 million | 6,000 | 73rd |
| Swine | $634,000 | 3,000 | 60th |
| Dairy Cattle | $414,000 | less than 1,000 | not rated |
| Horses | not reported | 3,815 | 4th |
Warren County Farm Rental Rates
revised May 2009 - with comparison data from neighboring counties
| According to the 2002 Census of Agriculture, the ages of farm operators by percentage is the following: | |
| Under 25: |
0.3% |
| 25-44: |
21.6% |
| 44-64: |
52.8% |
| 65 plus: |
25.3% |
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The average age of a Warren County farm operator in 2002 was 55.4 years old. |
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Connecting to Ohio State University Extension
Newsletter Links
BYGL - Buckeye Yard & Garden Line
- Landscape/Horticulture Newsletter
- Updated weekly on Friday afternoon
- New issues available from early spring through late autumn
C.O.R.N. - Crop Observation and Recommendation Network
- Agronomy Newsletter
- Updated Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
- New Issues available from early spring through late autumn
- Issues on Livestock, Grain Supply & Demand, and Dairy
Fact Sheets & Publications
OHIOLINE- A complete library of Ohio State University Extension fact sheets and publications. Find information about your yard and garden, farming, the environment, and much, much more. It's all just a click away!
