About Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ohio agriculture brings in over $70 billion every year. Erie County Agricultural data from the 2007 US Census shows that Erie County has 403 farms. More than 84,000 acres of land in Erie County is used for farming. Agricultural products sold from Erie County had a market value worth over 40 million dollars in 2007.
County Agriculture and Natural Resources News
Annie's Project Coming Soon!
Annie's Project was launched in 2003 by University of Illinois Extension Educator Ruth Hambleton. Ruth started this in honor of her mother, Annie, and her commitment to the family farm. Annie's Project is designed to empower farm women to be better business partners through networks by managing and organizing critical information and increasing communication skills.
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