Ohio § 901.54 Office of farmland preservation

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§ 901.54 — Office of farmland preservation

Ohio § 901.54

Title 9Agriculture-Animals-Fences

Ch. 901Department Of Agriculture

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 901.54 (2026).

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There is hereby created the office of farmland preservation within the department of agriculture. The office shall do all of the following:

(A)Prepare guidelines and criteria for use in the development of comprehensive local land use plans that encourage the efficient use of public infrastructure and the preservation of farmland;

(B)Establish a farmland preservation program to coordinate and assist local farmland preservation initiatives;

(C)Educate existing agencies and organizations on the importance of farmland preservation and on the significance of agriculture and agribusiness to this state's economy;

(D)Serve as a liaison with other farmland preservation entities operating on a state, regional, or national level;

(E)Prepare an inventory of farmland within this stat

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There is hereby created the office of farmland preservation within the department of agriculture. The office shall do all of the following:

(A) Prepare guidelines and criteria for use in the development of comprehensive local land use plans that encourage the efficient use of public infrastructure and the preservation of farmland;

(B) Establish a farmland preservation program to coordinate and assist local farmland preservation initiatives;

(C) Educate existing agencies and organizations on the importance of farmland preservation and on the significance of agriculture and agribusiness to this state's economy;

(D) Serve as a liaison with other farmland preservation entities operating on a state, regional, or national level;

(E) Prepare an inventory of farmland within this state to monitor the development of lands within this state having prime soils or unique microclimates.