County, State-Level Farm Groups Helping Farmers Overcome Big Challenges

Ohio Proud, the marketing arm of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, represents food and agriculture products that are at least 50 percent raised, grown, or processed in the state. Courtesy of Ohio Department of AgricultureFarms across the country are in decline, but county and statewide rural organizations are providing valuable tools and resources to bolster America’s farmers.Between 2018 and 2025, the number of farms in the United States dropped 8 percent, from 2.02 million to 1.87 million, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).