Agriculture & Natural Resources

Ted Wiseman
Extension Educator
Agriculture and Natural Resources

All About Agriculture in Perry County

Perry County is located in the rolling hills of east-central Ohio.  Agricultural land use is dictated by the glacial boundaries that cross Perry County.  The northern and western portions are glaciated with rolling topography and soils that are well-suited to the intensive production of row crops.  The southern and eastern portions of the county are un-glaciated, with more hilly topography and soils that are better suited for forestry and forage crop production. Agriculture is an important business in Perry County both environmentally and economically.  Perry County has approximately 730 farms with a total of 106,000 acres in agricultural production.  That production generated $14.8 million in farm cash receipts in 1998. Crop cash receipts totaled $9 million while livestock cash receipts amounted to $5.8 million.
 

In the crop category, corn accounted for $2.3 million and soybeans accounted for $2 million, while wheat, oats and hay made up $0.9 million of the county's crop income.  “Other crops” are the most rapidly growing sector of the crop industry making up $3.8 million. “Other crops” are mostly fruits, vegetables and greenhouse crops. In livestock, beef cattle and calves accounted for $2.7 million of the county's farm income.  The dairy industry accounted for $2 million income.  Hogs, poultry and other livestock brought in $0.9 million.  Sources: Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service, 1997 Census of Agriculture

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Perry County Cattleman’s/Cattlewoman’s Association

Emerald Ash Borer

Ohio Ag Managers Newsletter

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