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Explore Ohio agriculture and learn what makes it unique.
Ohio is one of a small number of states with more than 50% of its land area devoted to agricultural land. A combination of good growing conditions, soil fertility and soil diversity (Ohio has over 400 unique soil types) allow producers to grow a variety of crops and also make it a powerhouse for cash crops such as corn and soybeans. Other examples of crops commonly produced in Ohio include: Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, and over 200 additional crops. The number of farms in Ohio grew from 75,462 to 77,805 from 2012 to 2017 with an average size of 179 acres.
$5,612/acre
5.3%
$8,200
Current Price Per Acre
Value per Acre
Source: USDA
5.3%
Average Land Appreciation
Year Over Year Change (%)
Source: USDA
| Year | Per Acre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,200 | 8.6% |
| 2022 | $7,550 | 11.0% |
| 2021 | $6,800 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $6,460 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $6,400 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $6,320 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | $6,150 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | $6,070 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | $6,030 | 5.1% |
| 2014 | $5,740 | 10.6% |
| 2013 | $5,190 | 11.9% |
| 2012 | $4,640 | 11.5% |
| 2011 | $4,160 | 6.7% |
| 2010 | $3,900 | 1.8% |
| 2009 | $3,830 | -7.5% |
| 2008 | $4,140 | 8.4% |
| 2007 | $3,820 | 10.1% |
| 2006 | $3,470 | 8.8% |
| 2005 | $3,190 | 9.2% |
| 2004 | $2,920 | 6.2% |
| 2003 | $2,750 | 4.6% |
| 2002 | $2,630 | 4.4% |
| 2001 | $2,520 | 5.0% |
| 2000 | $2,400 | 5.7% |
| 1999 | $2,270 | 5.6% |
| 1998 | $2,150 | 8.0% |
