Perry County contains 408 square miles (261,120 acres) of land and is home to 33,303 citizens[1]. There are 133 industries in the county[2], with the median household earning an income of $42,400[1].
Monroe County contains 456 square miles (291,840 acres) of land and is home to 14,642 citizens[1]. There are 119 industries in the county, with the median household earning an income of $37,080.
Fairfield County contains 504 square miles (322,800 acres) of land and is home to 146,100 citizens[1]. There are 201 industries in the county[2], with the median household earning an income of $56,800[1].
White-nose syndrome (WNS), named for the fuzzy white fungus appearing on the noses of infected bats (Figure 1), is an emerging disease responsible for the death of over 6 million bats in the past 6 years. First discovered in New York during the winter of 2006–2007, WNS has spread rapidly across eastern North America. Given the economic and ecological benefits bats provide through insect control, WNS raises concern over potential impacts to a number of different ecosystems.
Holmes County contains 423 square miles (270,720 acres) of land and is home to 42,366 citizens[1]. There are 176 industries in the county, with the average household earning an income of $81,900.
Jackson County contains 420 square miles (268,800 acres) of land and is home to 33,225 citizens[1]. There are 141 industries in the county, with the average household earning an income of $68,400.
Agriculture is one of Ohio's largest industries. Because much of the state is characterized by fertile, flat soils and adequate rainfall, crop production occurs on 45 percent of Ohio's land area. About 55 percent of Ohio's agricultural soils need drainage improvement to minimize soil erosion, excess soil-water conditions in the plant root zone, and unfavorable field conditions for farm equipment in the spring and fall. Improved drainage has been found to reduce water runoff, peak outflow rates, and sediment losses while increasing crop production yields.
Farmers have been exempt from Ohio sales tax on purchases used for agricultural production for several decades. However, this does not make all purchases by farmers exempt. Currently, Ohio sales tax is charged on all sales of tangible personal property and services unless there is an exception to this tax. Farming is one of the exceptions.
Renewable Energy Development in Ohio—Renewable energy drivers such as increasing energy demand, environmental concerns, and a desire to minimize dependency on foreign oil resources are influencing the development of policy and market investment of renewable energy technologies.
This fact sheet has an additional reference that can be ordered at no cost. The Ohio Shopper's Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance is an excellent bulletin produced by The Ohio Department of Insurance. A copy can be obtained free of charge by calling 1-800-686-1526 or 1-800-686-1578. The Ohio Department of Insurance also has additional free consumer guides on automobile and home insurance, and numerous other insurance publications that you can also order by calling the above toll-free number.
