Agriculture/Natural Resources - Johnson County
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Hopewell School Building 701 W. St. Rd. 144 Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: (317) 736-3724 Fax (317) 738-5760 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday |
Ag ReportFarmers, agribusinesses, and others involved in Johnson County's agricultural industry are welcome to subscribe to the Ag Report, a free bimonthly newsletter featuring agricultural information and upcoming programs. Please contact the Extension Office at (317) 736-3724 or by email. |
About Johnson County, Indiana Agriculture
Johnson County is located in central Indiana immediately south of the state capital Indianapolis. While Johnson County is one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana, it still has an important agricultural base.The county land area consists of 205,000 acres, 68% of which is classified as farmland. Johnson County farmers annually grow about 55,000 acres of corn; 50,000 acres of soybeans; 7,000 acres of wheat; and 5,000 acres of hay. The remainder of the farmland is in pasture, forest and a few small acreage crops such as vegetables and small fruits. In addition to crops, Johnson County farmers also raise livestock such as hogs, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, and beef cattle. The equine industry is also prominent in the community.
To learn more about Johnson County or Indiana Agriculture see the Indiana Agricultural Statistics web page. You might also be interested in viewing the latest statistical information available through the 2002 Census of Agriculture.
