Ohio Department of Agriculture

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Heads up, Ohio! 👋

ODA and the USDA Forest Service are doing spongy moth mating disruption treatments this week. You may see low flying planes over wooded areas.

The product used is safe for people, pets, and pollinators. It simply makes it harder for male moths to find females, helping reduce future populations.

Want to see if your area is included? Check the interactive map below.
https://ohioagriculture.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/d31c7dc93954406dbbbbb29ccb8b3671

A big thank‑you to Young's Jersey Dairy for supplying the ice cream at Governor Mike DeWine and Fran DeWine's 50th Ice Cream Social! As you celebrate summer, make your parties and BBQs even sweeter with Ohio Proud ice cream.🍨

Director Baldridge was honored to speak at the 130th Annual Association of Food and Drug Officials Educational Conference and welcome food safety leaders from across the nation to Columbus.

A safe food supply depends on strong partnerships among inspectors, scientists, regulators, public health professionals, and industry working together to protect consumers and strengthen public trust.

Ohio is proud to host these dedicated professionals in the Buckeye State!

Build your child’s at-home library with Imagination Library of Ohio! After enrolling, your child will be mailed one age-appropriate book every month until their 5th birthday.

https://www.ohioimaginationlibrary.org/

Thank you to the The Ohio Manufacturers' Association for inviting Director Baldridge to speak with members of the Food & Beverage Manufacturers' Policy Council.

Ohio agriculture and food manufacturing are deeply interconnected. Director Baldridge discussed opportunities to strengthen the farm-to-manufacturing pipeline through collaboration, innovation, food safety, sustainability initiatives like H2Ohio, and programs that connect consumers with Ohio-made products.

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient food system and economy for Ohio.☀️

There's more to see and sip across Ohio. ⁠
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📍 Kosicek Vineyards

Life’s a garden and we dig it!

Gardening provides more than healthy fruits and vegetables, it can burn calories and promote heart health. ODA employees took time to start our campus garden. What’s growing in your pots or plot?