Concerns Mount Over Proposed Egg Farm in Defiance County07/08/2026Residents in Defiance County have expressed concerns about a proposed commercial egg farm off Flory Road. They highlighted potential impacts to groundwater, the environment, and road capacity during an Ohio Department of Agriculture meeting yesterday. M&D Farms would build the facility to house 210,000 hens, and it’s expected to use 13,000 gallons of water daily. It’s unclear when the state will make a decision.