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Burning Crop Debris is Legal, isn’t it?

Summary

It’s the time of year when farmers clear fields and fence rows of corn stalks, branches and other debris and use a common management practice–piling the debris and burning it in the field. Because outdoor fires such as this create air emissions and wildfire concerns, Ohio has laws that regulate open burning activities. Burning certain materials at certain times in certain places may violate the open burning laws and cause a health or safety issue. It’s important to know when open burning of crop debris and field residue is permissible, and to take precautions to minimize risk and liability.