About Agriculture and Natural Resources
Our County is blessed with some 990 farmers and about 241,000 acres of productive crop land. About 75% of Union County is crop and pasture land according to Ohio Department of Development. The average size farm is about 243 acres, and Union County Farmers generate an estimated $87,511,000 in cash receipts.
County Agriculture and Natural Resources News
News Release - Week of November 16, 2009
News Release - Week of November 16, 2009
Agricultural “tid-bit”: Does anyone remember the Pace-Setters Corn Club? This group was established in Union County sometime in the early to mid 1950’s and focused on breaking, at that time, the 100 bushel per acre yield barrier. Many local farmers participated in this annual yield contest that ended with a banquet and individual recognition. Participating members where identified by individualized lapel pins. Some fifty years later (2009), many county farmers are reporting corn yields over 200 bushels per acres.
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Holiday Season in Union County
Holiday Season in Union County
The Holiday Season is upon us, a time to reflect upon our many blessings. So, this week I am again drawing your attention to our local farmers and what they produced. Look around as you drive to work, school, church and recreational activities, what do you see?
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