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We are Harvest Bell Farm! The farm was started in 2014 with family members, Tiffany & Neil Mentzer, Lillian & Terry Mushrush (parents) and Heather Mushrush (sister), we purchased a former dairy farm. Harvest Bell Farm is a family farm focused on the health and wellness of the families around us. We believe in sustainable, ethical and natural practices. The farm is nestled in beautiful Newbury, Ohio where we have 20 acres to let our animals be pasture-raised. . .
#TakeOverTuesday this week is with Harvest Bell Farm in Geauga County. Meet Ohio farmers and Farm Bureau members every month for #TakeOverTuesdayOFBF. . . . . . .
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Growing up on a horse farm instilled my love of animals while appreciating our land. I could not have been happier when my family decided my idea of starting a farm was a good one. Each family member plays an important part to the farm’s success; whether it be preparing the land, taking care of the animals, marketing, sales or managing farm equipment we all work together to make it happen. . .
#TakeOverTuesday this week is with Harvest Bell Farm in Geauga County. Meet Ohio farmers and Farm Bureau members every month for #TakeOverTuesdayOFBF. . . . . . .
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Currently we sell directly off the farm, farmers’ markets, gyms and local shops. The farm also provides an egg & flower CSA for customers. You can find our products and meet us at @harvestbellfarm @geaugafresh @cfmentality @mazzulosmarket @heartwoodcoffee & @wildrootsohio . .
#TakeOverTuesday this week is with Harvest Bell Farm in Geauga County. Meet Ohio farmers and Farm Bureau members every month for #TakeOverTuesdayOFBF. . . . . . .
#ohio #farm #farmer #farm365 #ag #agriculture #ohiofarm #ohiofarmer #ohioag #ohioagriculture #ohiofarmlife #ohiofarm365 #ohiogram #ohiofarmbureau #discoverohio #farmlife

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As we grow each year, one of our goals is to host more events on the farm to showcase agriculture to the community. We host farm-to-table events, schools groups, other farming groups, work retreats, farm-fit events and more. Our annual farm-to-table event is hosted with @clefieldkitchen where your meal is cooked over an open fire and everything is locally sourced. . .
#TakeOverTuesday this week is with Harvest Bell Farm in Geauga County. Meet Ohio farmers and Farm Bureau members every month for #TakeOverTuesdayOFBF. . . . . . .
#ohio #farm #farmer #farm365 #ag #agriculture #ohiofarm #ohiofarmer #ohioag #ohioagriculture #ohiofarmlife #ohiofarm365 #ohiogram #ohiofarmbureau #discoverohio #farmlife

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Our newest addition to the farm is 12 beehives. The bees arrived the first week in May and are settling in. We look forward to all the benefits the bees will have for the farm as well as the honey. We are lucky to work with St. Herman House – Focus Cleveland who takes care of the bees for us. . .
#TakeOverTuesday this week is with Harvest Bell Farm in Geauga County. Meet Ohio farmers and Farm Bureau members every month for #TakeOverTuesdayOFBF. . . . . . .
#ohio #farm #farmer #farm365 #ag #agriculture #ohiofarm #ohiofarmer #ohioag #ohioagriculture #ohiofarmlife #ohiofarm365 #ohiogram #ohiofarmbureau #discoverohio #farmlife

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We are truly grateful to our community for welcoming us with open arms. We are also thankful to the animals of the farm; without them, we couldn’t do what we do and for the land that has been worked for many years. Farming takes hard work, passion, and perseverance. Thank you for following along with us today and we hope to meet you soon! . .
#TakeOverTuesday this week is with Harvest Bell Farm in Geauga County. Meet Ohio farmers and Farm Bureau members every month for #TakeOverTuesdayOFBF. . . . . . .
#ohio #farm #farmer #farm365 #ag #agriculture #ohiofarm #ohiofarmer #ohioag #ohioagriculture #ohiofarmlife #ohiofarm365 #ohiogram #ohiofarmbureau #discoverohio #farmlife

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