Articles About USDA

• On the history, future of Black farming

  By Carol SimmonsSeptember 17, 2020

  

  According to the USDA’s latest census report, released in 2017, Greene County has no Black-owned farms, out of a total 617. Neither does Clark County, with 742 total farms; while Montgomery County charts nine Black-owned farming ventures, of 782 farms overall.

• Soybean, corn farmers challenged by price drops

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 20, 2018

  

  While they differ in their assessment of causes, several local farmers agree on their current situation: it’s a challenging time to be a farmer in Ohio.