Expanding into a new farm venture
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The Northeast Counties Farm Bureau serving Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, and Trumbull counties is excited to highlight one of our valued business members who plays an important role in supporting local agriculture and strengthening our rural communities. These spotlights are our way of recognizing the businesses that invest in Farm Bureau through Group Member sponsorships and help make a positive impact for agriculture across our communities.
This week’s Business Member Spotlight is…….
Located in Trumbull County, Cockeye BBQ opened in 2015 with the Creamery following in 2019. The Hoover family owns and operates the company which has grown to include Franky’s Pizza and Deli which opened in 2024, then adding a second Creamery location in Canfield in 2025. Cockeye BBQ is a chef-owned scratch kitchen restaurant that believes in real cooking by real people. The Creamery makes super premium ice cream by hand with flavors that are constantly changing.
Cockeye BBQ & Creamery is always focused on using fresh and local ingredients when they are in season. Both the restaurant and creamery feature new special flavors and options every week while constantly changing and sourcing locally whenever possible. In 2026, the Hoover family is planning on opening its fifth restaurant in Howland, Ohio.
Connect with Cockeye BBQ & Creamery
- Cockeye BBQ Website
- Cockeye Creamery Website
- Phone: 330-369-4227
- Hours of Operation: Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Find them on Social Media:
Thank you to Cockeye BBQ & Creamery for being trusted partners and for supporting the mission of Farm Bureau. We appreciate their investment in agriculture and encourage our members to learn more about their services.
Interested in becoming a Farm Bureau Business member? Contact our office at 440.426.2195 or email our director at [email protected] to learn how your business can become a Group Member
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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