In 2026, Ohio State University Extension will be hosting our annual Regional Agricultural Outlook and Policy Meetings across the state. There will be five meetings held in January and February, which will address topics of interest on state and national levels.
Economists from the Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, Extension specialists, and invited guests will present on their expertise. Programs will include presentations covering topics like crop input decisions, weather outlook, grain marketing, dairy and beef outlook, farm business analysis, and A.I outlook. The agenda will differ for each meeting so be sure to check with the county on what topics they will be covering.
The outlook meetings are hosted by Wayne County, Defiance County, Allen County, Pickaway County, and a joint meeting is hosted by Union, Madison, and Delaware Counties.
Jan. 20, Wayne County: Secrest Welcome and Education Center 1680 Madison Ave. Wooster, Ohio from 8:30 am – 12 pm. Registration: RSVP by January 19th. Call the Wayne County office at 330-264-8722.
Jan. 29, Defiance County: Jewell Community Center 7900 Independence Road Defiance, Ohio from 5:30-8:00 pm. Registration: RSVP by January 16th. Visit go.osu.edu/26defianceoutlook or call the Defiance County office at 419-782-4771.
Feb. 10, Allen County: Youth Activities Building on the Allen County Fairgrounds. 2750 Harding Hwy, Lima, Ohio from 9 am – 3 pm. Registration: Call the Allen County office at 419-879-9108.
Feb. 27, Union, Madison, and Delaware Counties: Der Dutchman, 445 Jefferson Ave, Plain City, Ohio from 8:30 am- 12:00 pm. Registration: RSVP by January 20th. Registration coming soon.
Feb, Pickaway County: More information to come.