The number of farms in Ohio in 2022 was 76,500, according to the USDA, NASS, Great Lakes Regional Office. Land in farms was 13.1 million acres, down 400,000 acres from last year. The average size farm in Ohio was 171 acres per farm, down 5 acres 2021. (See attached chart.)
The number of farms in the United States for 2022 is estimated at 2,002,700, down 9,350 farms from 2021. Total land in farms, at 893,400,000 acres, decreased 1,900,000 acres from 2021. The average farm size for 2022 is 446 acres, up from 445 acres the previous year.
The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District is conducting a survey until February 28, inviting the public to provide feedback on ways to improve area parks.
What can we do to improve the quality of your visit to the Park?
The Ada High School Varsity Singers bring home a first place trophy in Mixed Division - Tier III from the Medina Midwest Showcase on February 18. Best female vocalist was awarded to Kiya Tabler and Jillian Alison won best Ada performer. Performances can be viewed HERE.
Mission Possible, a nonprofit with schools in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, is hosting an event called the Mission Possible Coffee Trail. For $20 you can purchase a coffee trail card giving you access to a designated coffee item at 19 participating coffee shops, includig Buckeye East at 123 E. Buckeye Ave. in Ada.
Organizers explain, "The trail runs from March 15 - May 10, so you have 8 weeks to use your card, support their schools in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and experience some fantastic coffee shops along the way.
Letter from Chief Alec Cooper, Ada Police Department:
On Tuesday February 21, 2023, the Ada Police Department will hold a special awards ceremony during the Ada Village Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building to recognize the lifesaving efforts of two Ada police officers, as well as two public safety officers from Ohio Northern University.
