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Seneca County agriculture shifts from dairies to row crops, presenter tells commissioners

Seneca County Board of Commissioners · March 17, 2026
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Summary

A county presentation using historical USDA census data traced Seneca County’s farm structure from 1850 through 2022, noting declines in dairies and livestock in favor of larger row‑crop operations and higher per‑acre yields despite fewer total acres.

Commissioners received a detailed presentation on agricultural trends in Seneca County that traced changes from the 1850 agricultural census to the 2022 census and highlighted a long‑term shift toward row crops, larger average farm size and increased yields.

Presley (speaker S6) summarized multiple census years. Key points…

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