From county fairs to career fairs, we love them all! We’re looking for Ohioans who have an interest in strengthening our number one industry – food and agriculture. Look for us at fairs on your campus soon! Miami University – Sept. 18 & 19 Ohio State University – Sept. 18, 26 & Oct. 1
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Government Administration
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 4,441 followers
ODA works to support agriculture, protect consumers, safeguard plants and animals, and conserve natural resources.
About us
At the Ohio Department of Agriculture, we work every day to protect the public and safeguard the state’s plants and animals, while at the same time allowing responsible agricultural production to thrive. With a staff of approximately 430, ODA administers numerous regulatory, food safety, consumer protection, plant health and animal care programs for the benefit of all Ohioans. The department also helps create greater economic opportunity for Ohio’s farmers and processors, and works to preserve and enhance Ohio’s resources.
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http://www.agri.ohio.gov
External link for Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Reynoldsburg, Ohio
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Animal Health, Amusement & Ride Safety, Apiary, Auctioneer, Bicentennial & Century Farms, Consumer Protection, Dairy, Farmland Preservation, Grain, Feed & Seed, Grape Industries, Gypsy Moth, Laboratory Livestock, Meat Inspection, Ohio PROUD, Food Safety, Plant Health, Laboratory, Renewable Energy & Biproducts, Soil & Water Conservation, and Weights & Measures
Locations
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8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068, US
Employees at Ohio Department of Agriculture
Updates
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Ohio is experiencing a historic drought. Director Baldridge met with farmers yesterday in Monroe and Noble counties to learn more about how it’s impacting agriculture. ODA will continue to assess the ongoing impacts of this extreme drought and connect farmers to the appropriate resources and assistance. We encourage anyone affected by the drought to contact their local Farm Service Agency.
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Burn ban in effect. To help farmers and all Ohioans affected by this historic drought, the State Fire Marshal has ordered a ban on open burning in certain regions. We thank Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon for being proactive during these challenging times. Learn more on our Drought Resource page. https://lnkd.in/eYCMKXCc
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Protecting our most important resource – you! Our 25 divisions and programs and five laboratories are focused on keeping you safe. Learn more about what we do in our Annual Report. https://lnkd.in/e75aJZYX
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Ohio farmers are feeling the impacts of a historic drought gripping parts of our state. While ODA is closely monitoring the situation with our federal, state, and local partners, there are resources and programs available through USDA Farm Service Agency. Visit our Drought Resource webpage to find more information on the drought and stay updated throughout this process. https://lnkd.in/eYCMKXCc
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Clear for takeoff! The Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District are celebrating 15 years of their aerial cover crop program. From the runway to the farm fields, planes are planting cover crop seed for farmers, helping improve soil health and water quality in Ohio. Thank you Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District for a great day and welcome to the H2Ohio program!
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