Ohio Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
Seal of the Ohio Department of Agriculture
Department overview
FormedFebruary 28, 1846; 178 years ago (1846-02-28)
JurisdictionThe state of Ohio
Headquarters8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States 43068
Department executive
Websiteagri.ohio.gov

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government[1] responsible for ensuring the safety of the food supply, to maintain the health of animals and plant life, to create economic opportunities for farmers, food processors and agribusinesses,[2] and to inspect amusement park rides in the state of Ohio.

  1. ^ Ohio Rev. Code § 121.01 et seq.
  2. ^ "Ohio Department of Agriculture". Ohio Department of Agriculture. Retrieved April 14, 2014.