Agriculture and Natural Resources in Lucas County

Information on the ANR community in Lucas County

2007 Census of Agriculture

The 2007 Census for Lucas County reported 372 farms, comprising over 62,900 acres, with the average farm size being 169 acres.

The market value of products sold was $47,888,000, with the average market value per farm as $128,731.

Of the $48 million value of products sold, 97% represented crop sales, with only 3% representing livestock sales.

Top Crop Items (by acres):

  • Corn for grain
  • Soybeans
  • Wheat
  • Vegetables
  • Forage

Top Livestock Inventory Items

  • Hogs and pigs
  • Cattle and Calves
  • Layers
  • Horses and Ponies
  • Broilers and other meat-type chickens

 

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