Ohio Department of Agriculture

10/15/2026

Progress is building!

Take a look at the latest drone footage of Ohio's new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This state-of-the-art facility will help strengthen animal health, support food safety, and serve Ohio agriculture for decades to come.

We are looking ahead toward the opening of our new Ohio Veterinary ...

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Ohio is the Heart of Agriculture. We’re highlighting our counties’ commitment to farming.

Huron County is the top vegetable producer in the state. We’re thankful for these growers and all 1,284 producers in the county.

Huron County Fair Huron SWCD Ohio State - Huron County Extension

10/14/2026

Pair that whinny with some w**e.

Join ODA and Ohio W**es at the All American Quarter Horse Congress for W**e Down Wednesdays. We’re bringing tastes from our award-winning vineyards straight to the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds from 4-7 p.m.

10/13/2026

October is National Pork Month, and with close to 3 million head, Ohio is a pork powerhouse. To these producers and supporters, we appreciate your contributions to communities across our great state!

Ohio Pig Farmers

10/13/2026

Ohio is the Heart of Agriculture. We’re highlighting our counties’ commitment to farming.

Holmes County is a top spot for horses and ponies. With nearly 10,000 of them, sales rank first in the state and in the top 10% nationally. Giddy up!

Holmes County Fair OSU Extension Holmes County Ohio State - Holmes County 4-H Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District

10/12/2026

Feeding Ohio. Fueling America.

Farmers are our backbone and on this National Farmer’s Day, we’re recognizing all who play a part in one of Ohio’s top industries.

To our farmers, farm families, and farming communities, thank you for all that you do!

10/09/2026

Director Brian Baldridge had the privilege of attending the annual Heroes on Horses breakfast this morning at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, where he thanked participants for their service and highlighted the importance of Ohio’s equine industry.

Heroes on Horses is a special competition that recognizes disabled veterans and active-duty service members while honoring the horses that support them.

10/09/2026

Cook out for a cause.

Every year ODA employees come together for a hog roast, where all proceeds go to the Combined Charitable Campaign – which helps more than 1,000 great organizations. We appreciate everyone who contributed to a great time and for a great cause.

10/08/2026

CRUNCH! Happy Ohio!

The students at Mapleton Elementary enjoyed local apples from Spring Hill Fruit Farm in Ashland County. Thanks to their farm for donating 500 apples for today’s !