Agriculture

Our agricultural history, fertile soil base, plentiful growing season, and research and development infrastructure have allowed Union County to emerge as a key location for agribusiness and agricultural research and development. Our community leaders and partner organizations recognize how important agriculture is to our economy and work diligently to ensure that agriculture and agribusiness remain viable for generations to come.

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Agricultural Statistics

• There are currently over 217,000 acres being utilized in agricultural production, managed by 997 farms averaging 218 acres per farm.
• There are 13 Century Farms operating in Union County.
• There are 995 farm operators; 85% are male, aged 57 years.
• More than 89% of farms in the county are owned by families.
• Approximately 1,165 are employed in agriculture and agri-business.

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Market Value

• $103.4 M Crop Sales
• $105.8 M Livestock
• $1.4 M land and buildings (avg)

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Livestock Operations

• 15,244 Cattle Inventory
• 31,995 Hogs & Pigs Inventory
• 1,829 Sheep & Lamb Inventory
• 7 Dairies (A&B)

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Acres Harvested

Of total acres harvested in Union County:

• 61% dedicated to soybeans
• 30% dedicated to corn
• 5% dedicated to hay
• 4% dedicated to wheat
• >1% dedicated to veggies and orchards

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Farmers Markets

• Union County Farmers Market
• Richwood Farmers Market
• Plain City Farmers Market

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Fairs, Festivals & Events

• Union County Fair
• Richwood Independent Fair
• Miami Valley Steam Threshers
• Greater Columbus Dahlia Show
• Union County Farmers Market Festival
• The Maize at Little Darby Creek
• U-Pick at Mitchell's Berries

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Wineries

• Bokes Creek Winery
• Dalton Union Winery & Brewery​
• Rhetoric Winery & Brewery

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Agricultural Points of Pride

• The Ohio Quarter Horse Association was established in Richwood.
• The Ohio Cattleman’s Association is headquartered in Jerome Township.
• Select Sires, world-renowned for bovine genetics, is headquartered in Jerome Township.
• The Ohio State University Large Animal Services is located in Marysville.
• The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. was formed, and maintains various facilities including its world headquarters, in Marysville.
• KG Agricultural Products Inc., located near Marysville, processes an estimated 32,000 acres of non-genetically modified food-grade soybeans and 1,300 acres of organic soybeans for Japanese customers.

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