So what are the benefits of setting up a food plot in farm country or on a working farm? The deer have all the food they could want up until the crops get harvested so is the benefit to keep more on the property itself?
What plants would be the best nutritionally for after crops are harvested here in Ohio? How long would they last and how much work would the require?
I don't think you'd be wasting your time at all, especially if you enjoy tinkering around with anything related to deer hunting. Planting food plots is fun, no matter what part of the state you live in.
From a nutritional standpoint, it's going to be pretty hard to be Mother Nature. In most areas of Ohio, those deer have everything they need and then some, without any help from us hunters. That being said, supplemental food sources like food plots will still draw in deer, even in farm country. Brassicas may be an exception, but in IMO it's not about what you plant it's about WHERE you plant it. If the deer do not feel secure in your plot, they either won't touch it or they'll feed at night.... both scenarios are worthless to hunters of course. I've planted brassicas in carroll county and they absolutely hammer them. As soon as the leaves start sprouting, the deer start feeding on them. I've never had turnip leaves get any taller than 6 inches or so. Other areas of Ohio, you can't force a deer to eat brassicas. It's just a strange thing.k
If I were you Hedgelj, I'd pick up a couple bags of oats and winter rye from the local feed mill and go find a nice secluded little spot... But I'd also do it after jumping in a time machine and going back to the first week of September. lol You're about a month late for planting. If it stays mild you could possibly get a decent crop if planted now, though.