Member Institutions:

• Bowling Green State U.
• Cleveland State U.
• Kent State U.
• Miami U.
• The Ohio State U.
• Ohio U.
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Toledo
• Wright State U.
• Youngstown State U.

Agriculture - A Key Element of Ohio's Economy The forestry, turf, landscape and ornamental industries are multi-billion dollar industries and major agricultural initiatives in Ohio. In fact, the green plant is the single most significant component of Ohio's economy. In 1995, Ohio had 74,000 farms over 15 million acres generating approximately $56.2 billion of revenue. Since then, Ohio agriculture has increased to $68 billion annually, and nearly 20% of the state's population is employed in agricultural-related activities. The Ohio Plant Biotechnology Consortium was formed to stimulate and facilitate the most effective and financially relevant research efforts among Ohio universities and other interested parties.

Administered by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Contact Jan Sauris Jan Sauris, Program Coordinator, Ohio Plant Biotechnology Consortium, The Ohio State University, OARDC Director’s Office, Room 116 Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1066 Office (614) 292-3897; Fax: (614) 292-3263; E-mail: OPBC@osu.edu