Ohio Country Journal (Ohio Ag Net)

Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net are specialized agricultural media platforms serving farmers and agribusiness professionals throughout Ohio. Operated by Ag Net Communications, LLC, the outlets provide comprehensive coverage of the state’s largest industry through print publications, radio broadcasts, and online reporting. Their content focuses on farm profitability, crop and livestock markets, rural policy, weather conditions, technology, and community events, combining practical information with storytelling about Ohio’s agricultural life. Ohio’s Country Journal, first published in 1992, was created to fill a gap for a farm publication dedicated exclusively to Ohio agriculture. It is now issued twice monthly and widely regarded as a leading statewide farm magazine. Ohio Ag Net, launched in 2007, complements the publication with a farm radio network that began with 23 stations and has expanded to more than 50 affiliates, delivering daily agricultural news and analysis. Both outlets trace their roots to earlier farm broadcasting efforts begun in 1972 by Ed Johnson. In 2020, the assets were acquired by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, strengthening their role as key information sources for rural communities. Together, they provide timely, accessible reporting that helps Ohio farmers make informed decisions while staying connected to the broader agricultural economy.