Ohio Rev. Code § 901.54: Office of farmland preservation.

There is hereby created the office of farmland preservation within the department of agriculture. The office shall do all of the following:

(A) Prepare guidelines and criteria for use in the development of comprehensive local land use plans that encourage the efficient use of public infrastructure and the preservation of farmland;

(B) Establish a farmland preservation program to coordinate and assist local farmland preservation initiatives;

(C) Educate existing agencies and organizations on the importance of farmland preservation and on the significance of agriculture and agribusiness to this state's economy;

(D) Serve as a liaison with other farmland preservation entities operating on a state, regional, or national level;

(E) Prepare an inventory of farmland within this state to monitor the development of lands within this state having prime soils or unique microclimates.