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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Last modified 2008-06-09 16:23

All About Agriculture in Franklin County

2001 Franklin County Agriculture Statistics

Farms and Farmland

Number of Farms = 580

Average Farm Size = 174 acres

Total Land in Farms =101,000 acres

Acres of Crops

Corn = 5,889 acres

Soybeans = 6,961 acres

Wheat = 1,128 acres

Hay = 428 acres

Other Crops = 20,715

Livestock Numbers

All Cattle & Calves = 1,694

All Hogs and Pigs = 1,036

Other Livestock = 490

2001 Cash Receipts From Farm Commodities

Corn $5,889,000

Soybeans $6,961,000.

Wheat $1,128,000

Oats and Hay $428,000

Other Crops $20,715,000

Dairy and Milk $1,064,000

Cattle and Calves $630,000

Hogs and Pigs $1,036,000

Poultry and Other Livestock $490,000

Total Farm Cash Receipts $35,121,000

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Natural Resources Information

Nuisance Wildlife Problems

Landowners and homeowners can receive technical information to help find solutions to their nuisance wildlife problems. Just click on one of the OSU Extension fact sheets below or additional instate and out of state resources to find educational information to help solve your nuisance wildlife problems.

OSU Extension Fact Sheets

Controlling Rabbits in the Landscape

The Eastern Chipmunk in the Home, Yard and Garden

ODNR, Division of Wildlife, visit their website by clicking here.

Information regarding laws and regulations in the control of Nuisance wildlife in Ohio should be obtained from the ODNR, Division of Wildlife, District One, 614-644-3925.
Deer Damage Control publication can be obtained by calling the above ODNR number or writing to ODNR, Wildlife District One, 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215.

University of Kentucky Wildlife Fact Sheets Thomas G Barnes, Extension Wildlife Specialist

Managing Rabbit and Vole Problems in Kentucky Orchards

Managing Chipmunk Problems in Kentucky

Managing Woodchuck Problems in Kentucky

Managing Urban Pest Bird Problems in Kentucky

Controlling Woodpecker Damage Squirrel

Managing Mole Problems in Kentucky

Managing Skunk Problems in Kentucky

Managing White-Tailed Deer in Kentucky

Snakes, Information for Kentucky Homeowners

Managing Tree Squirrel Problems in Kentucky

Bat Information for Kentucky Homeowners

Pond Management Issues

Learn how to control unwanted algae and pond weeds, how to properly stock your pond for great fishing and how to better manage your pond for aesthetic, recreational and land value enjoyment. Just click on one of these OSU Extension Pond Management Fact Sheets to find educational information to help solve your pond management problems.

OSU Extension Fact Sheets

Placing Artificial Attractors in Ponds and Reservoirs

Pond Measurements

Controlling Filamentous Algae in Ponds

Chemical Control of Aquatic Weeds

Muddy Water in Ponds

Understanding Pond Stratification

Winter and Summer Fish Kills in Ohio

Farm Pond Safety

Ohio Pond Management Bulletin

Septic Systems and Well Water Concerns

Find out where to get your water tested, what methods are recommended for treating particular water quality problems, and how to manage your septic system. Just click on one of the OSU Extension Fact Sheets below to find educational information to help solve your well and/or septic system problems.

OSU Extension Fact Sheets

Water Testing

Where to Have Your Water Tested

Emergency Disinfection of Water Supplies

Shock Chlorination of Wells and Springs

Hydrogen Sulfide in Drinking Water

Water Resources of Franklin County

Franklin County Ground Water Resources

Septic System Maintenance

Why Do Septic Systems Malfunction?

Soil Evaluation of Home Septic Systems