Member Institutions:
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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.
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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 |