About Agriculture and Natural Resources
Belmont County has a very diverse agricultural base. Total farm income derived from agricultural sales, is approximately thirteen million dollars. Dairy, beef, and sheep farms make up the majority of the livestock production. Crops consists mostly of hay and pasture production. We also produce many alternative crop enterprises. These include Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Production and Christmas Tree Production. Farm markets can be found throughout the county. Programs offered through the agricultural program include: Grazing Council Meetings, Pesticide Certifications, Forestry Workshops, and Horticulture Programs.
County Agriculture and Natural Resources News
Spring Gardening
Spring Gardening
In my twenty-six years of Extension work I have never seen so much interest in gardening. So, with all this interest in gardening where can you go for educational information?
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State Agriculture and Natural Resources News
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
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