After losing 1M acres of farmland, Ohio is investing in farmland preservation
By: Shay Frank | WYSO
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Friday, July 24, 2026
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YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (WYSO) — The Ohio Department of Agriculture is distributing grant money to 22 counties across the state, aimed at helping their communities plan for growth.
The Land Use Planning Grants range from $25,000 to $50,000 per county, funded through the state budget which was approved by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in June 2025.
“The General Assembly saw the need as well, realizing that Ohio is growing in so many different areas, but we have to plan for that growth,” said Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge.
A total of $1 million will be used to develop, update or implement land use plans across the state. Land use plans outline how…
