Ohio's 200+ Crops and Animals

Ohio farmers grow more than 200 crops, livestock and poultry. Check out the basic descriptions in the following list and click on the links to view the photo gallery. For definitions of unfamiliar terms go to the “How to speak farmerese” glossary.

Field Crops

1.  Alfalfa - a legume used for animal feed.
2.  Barley – a cereal plant of the grass family used for livestock feed and other commercial uses.
3.  Buckwheat –  a crop plant that is neither a cereal nor grass plant; known for the triangular seeds it produces that are made into a flour for human consumption or used in animal feed.
4.  Clover - a legume typically dried and harvested for livestock feed.
5.  Corn for Grain - the harvested dry seeds of this cereal grass.
6.  Corn for Silage – the entire plant including the ear is chopped for livestock feed.
7.  Corn Nuts – a variety of corn; the harvested grains (seeds) are roasted or deep-fried.
8.  Dry Beans - mature seeds of many food beans (like kidney and pinto), except soybeans, that are used mainly for human food.
9.  Hay – a perennial grass or other plant, such as clover or alfalfa, that is harvested (cut and dried) for animal feed.
10.  Oats – a cereal plant; its grain is harvested for livestock feed or human consumption.
11.  Popcorn - a variety of corn, having hard kernels that burst to form white, irregularly shaped puffs when heated.
12.  Rye - a cereal grass grown mainly for its grain and used primarily for livestock feed.
13.  Sorghum - a cereal grain plant grown for feed for livestock. The United States is the world’s largest producer of grain sorghum.
14.   Soybeans – a legume grown for grain that is used for livestock feed and many other commercial uses including biodiesel.
15.  Spelt – a type of wheat grown for livestock forage and used in baked goods and cereals.
16.  Straw - the remainder of the dried wheat plant after the grain is removed. It is cut and baled primarily for bedding for animals.
17.  Sunflowers – grown for livestock feed, bird feed and human consumption.
18.  Sweet Corn – a variety of corn that is harvested before the plant is mature with kernels that are high in sugar content and used mainly for human consumption.
19.  Tobacco -plants of the genus Nicotiana; leaves are harvested and used primarily for smoking.
20.  Wheat – a cereal grass grown for its grain that is used for livestock feed and by humans.  Most wheat grown in Ohio is a wheat variety that when used for human consumption, is used primarily for crackers and pastries. 

Livestock

21.  Alpaca -   a domesticated South American mammal (Lama pacos), related to the llama and having fine, long wool.
22.  Beefalo - a cross between the American buffalo, or bison, and beef cattle with meat that is typically leaner than other types of beef.
23.  Bees - any of several winged, hairy-bodied, usually stinging insects of the super family Apoidea; important to agricultural production for pollination of crops, vegetables, fruits and nuts.
24.  Bison – a bovine mammal commonly called buffalo that is becoming popular again for its lean meat.
25.  Broilers – a term used with chickens to denote tender, young birds, typically not over 2 l/2 pounds.
26.  Burros – small donkeys generally used to carry things.
27.  Calves – a term used with cattle to denote young cows or bulls.
28.  Cows, Beef – the adult female animal of a breed typically raised to produce beef. Examples of common breeds include Angus, Hereford and Limousin.
29.  Cows, Milk – the adult female animal of a breed typically raised to produce milk. Examples of common breeds include Holstein, Jersey and Guernsey.
30.  Chickens – domestic fowl raised for either egg or meat production.
31.  Deer –when raised on farms, white-tailed deer are raised for meat.
32.  Ducks – raised for meat or eggs; the most popular breed in America is the Pekin.
33.  Donkeys – smaller than horses with longer ears in proportion to their size than a horse’s ears.  Donkeys are used as guard animals for sheep, goats and cattle.
34.  Elk – a large North American deer
35.  Emu – a large flightless bird; smaller than the ostrich
36.  Ostrich – a large, flightless bird domesticated for its plumage; the largest of living birds.
37.  Geese – have been domesticated for thousands of years and are used primarily for meat, eggs or down feathers.
38.  Goats, Angora – primarily raised for production of mohair with the average goat producing approximately 5 pounds per shearing.
39.  Goats, Meat - among the earliest domesticated animals, raised for meat.
40.  Goats, Milk – among the earliest domesticated animals, raised for milk production.
41.  Hogs – domesticated from the wild boar and raised for meat, includes many breeds like Tamworth, Poland China, Landrace and Berkshire.
42.  Horses - domesticated since prehistoric times, many breeds, used for riding and racing.
43.  Lambs – sheep less than one year old.
44.  Llamas –among the oldest domestic animals in the world; members of the camelid family. Used for carrying packs, fiber production and as pets.
45.  Mule –a cross between a male donkey and a female horse.
46.  Pheasants – large, long-tailed game birds raised for meat.
47.  Pigeons – domesticated members of the family Columbidae.
48.  Ponies – small horses.
49.  Quail –a small game bird.
50.  Rabbits - of the family Leporidae, raised for either meat or fur.
51.  Sheep –among the first animals to be domesticated; raised for meat and/ or wool.
52.  Turkeys – native to North America; raised for meat.
53.  Veal – usually a milk fed calf less than three months old; raised for meat .

Livestock & Poultry Products

54.  Bees Wax – the natural wax produced in the hive by honey bees and used commercially to make fine candles, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
55.  Chicken Eggs - eggs from chickens; good source of protein and choline.
56.  Duck Eggs – eggs from ducks; not as commonly consumed by humans.
57.  Honey – a sweet food made by honey bees.
58.  Milk – usually from cows, however may also come from other mammals like goats.
59.  Mohair –from the hair of the Angora goat.
60.  Quail Eggs – eggs from Quail; often considered a gourmet food.
61.  Wool –the fleece of sheep is cut off to produce this fiber which has unique characteristics including insulation.

Vegetables

62.  Asparagus
63.  Beans, Green
64.  Beans, Snap
65.  Beets
66.  Broccoli
67.  Brussel Sprouts
68.  Cabbage, Fresh
69.  Cabbage, Processing
70.  Carrots, Fresh
71.  Carrots, Processing
72.  Cauliflower
73.  Celery
74.  Chard
75.  Chinese Vegetables
76.  Collard Greens
77.  Corn, Sweet, Fresh
78.  Corn, Sweet, Processing
79.  Cucumbers
80.  Eggplant
81.  Escarole/ Endive
82.  Garlic
83.  Horse Radish
84.  Peppers, Fresh
85.  Peppers, Hot
86.  Peppers, Processing
87.  Kale
88.  Leeks
89.  Lettuce, Head
90.  Lettuce, Leaf
91.  Lima Beans
92.  Mustard Greens
93.  Onions, Green
94.  Onions, White
95.  Onions, Yellow
96.  Peas
97.  Potatoes, Fresh
98.  Potatoes, Processing
99.  Potatoes, Sweet
100.  Pumpkins
101.  Radiccio
102.  Radishes
103.  Rhubarb
104.  Spinach
105.  Squash
106.  Sweet Green Peppers
107.  Sweet Red Peppers
108.  Tomatoes, Fresh
109.  Tomatoes, Hydroponic
110.  Tomatoes, Processing
111.  Turnip Greens
112.  Turnips
113.  Watermelons
114.  Yams
115.  Zucchini

Fruits & Nuts

116.  Apples, Fresh
117.  Apples, Processing
118.  Apricots
119.  Blackberries
120.  Blueberries
121.  Cantaloupes
122.  Cherries, Sweet
123.  Cherries, Tart
124.  Chestnuts
125.  Elderberries
126.  English Walnuts
127.  Gooseberries
128.  Grapes, Table
129.  Grapes, Wine
130.  Hickory Nuts
131.  Honeydew Melons
132.  Nectarines
133.  Pawpaw (or Papaw)
134.  Peaches
135.  Pears
136.  Plums
137.  Raspberries, Black
138.  Raspberries, Red
139.  Strawberries
140.  Walnuts

Aquaculture

141.  Bluegill – freshwater game fish; member of the sunfish family.   
142.  Catfish – often farm raised in the United States today.
143.  Crawfish –  edible freshwater crustacean.
144.  Freshwater Shrimp – produced on fish farms for human consumption.
145.  Hybrid Striped Bass – produced in freshwater ponds on fish farms.
146.  Largemouth bass – a popular game fish in the sunfish family, may be farm raised today.
147.  Rainbow Trout – a popular game fish; may be farm raised today.
148.  Yellow Perch – popular game fish; may be farm raised today.

Herbs

149.  Basil
150.  Chives
151.  Cilantro
152.  Dill
153.  Mint
154.  Oregano
155.  Parsley
156.  Rosemary
157.  Thyme 

Floriculture

158.  African Violets
159.  Begonias
160.  Black-eyed Susan
161.  Cannas
162.  Carnations
163.  Chrysanthemums
164.  Coleus
165.  Coreopsis
166.  Daylilies
167.  Dahlia
168.  Daisies
169.  Gladiola
170.  Geraniums
171.  Hyacinth
172.  Impatiens
173.  Iris
174.  Petunias
175.  Purple Cone Flowers
176.  Marigolds
177.  Nasturtium
178.  Nicodemia
179.  Poinsettias
180.  Roses
181.  Sunflowers
182.  Tulips
183.  Verbena

Nursery/ Sod/ Christmas Trees/ Tree Products

184. Blue Spruce
185. Douglas Fir
186. Fraser Fir
187. Norway Spruce
188. Scotch Pine
189. White Pine
190. Grasses
191. Ground Cover plants
192. Hostas
193. Ferns
194. Maple Syrup

Shrubs

195. Barberry
196. Forsythia
197. Holly
198. Hydrangea
199. Lilac
200. Juniper
201. Rhododendron
202. Viburnum
203. Yews
204. Sod

Wood Products

205. Walnut
206. White Oak
207. Red Oak
208. Cherry
209. Hard Maple (Sugar Maple)
210. Soft Maple (Red and Silver maple)
211. Yellow Poplar
212. Hickory
213. Ash
214. Basswood

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. The Ohio Agricultural Statistics Service gave input for this list as well as experts in the agricultural and forestry industries.

Photo Credits: istockphoto.com, USDA Agricultural Research Service Image Gallery, USDA PLANTS Database Image Gallery