Hall, Forsyth included in study of growth's impact on farming

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Hall and Forsyth counties are included in a study of the impact of development on agriculture. <br> <br> According to the Ohio State University Web site, the Hall-Forsyth area is one of six targeted nationwide by OSU and Utah State University as &#34;selected case counties.&#34; The other areas are Shelby and Spencer counties, KY; Frederick County, MD; Kent County, MI; Cache County, UT; and, Yamhill County, OR.<br> <br> Scores of other counties are included as &#34;project study counties.&#34; In all, the study involves 600 counties around the country.<br> <br> The project is intended to help identify the challenges and opportunities faced by rapid growth areas that have &#34;economically important agricultural sectors.&#34;<br> <br> According to the Web site, research teams are currently compiling personal interviews and preparing to conduct landowner surveys.<br> <br> Titled "Agricultural Adaptation in the Rural-Urban Fringe: Can Communities make a Difference?" the project is funded by the USDA National Research Initiative (NRI) Rural Development Program.<br> <br> To find out more about the study, click on the link below.