So, in order to keep profits at the same level from year to year, businesses either have to sell more, find new customers, or come up with new products. Another management issue is the need to look ahead and anticipate markets and needs. In this area, I found some similarities to livestock and crop producers here in Athens County. In the final analysis, as I have thought about it, the green industry does work with different products than the typical agriculture found in Athens County, and does face some different challenges, but it also has similarities. As with all of agriculture, increasing or maintaining profit is usually a volume game.
Management is critical to long-term success.
Managers have to know the numbers and economics of their business, and they must have time to plan, analyze, investigate markets and think creatively. As usual, if I can be of assistance to you in answering a question, finding some information, planning an educational event, visiting your farm, or just listening to your ideas, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 593-8555 or stop in for a visit. Agricultural easements may be the answer for some agricultural lands. The information in this article is taken from information provided by Peggy Kirk Hall, OSU Extension Legal Educator. In January 2000 the Ohio legislature authorized the use of agricultural easements in Ohio.