What happens when permission to farm is granted? Ohio’s family farmers thrive, preserve their heritage, create jobs and contribute to their communities.
Jack Fisher - June 30, 2016
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A Strong Foundation: Giving that comes back to our community
Last year, I volunteered at my church, donated to some causes and charities and bought two boxes of Girl Scout cookies (Thin Mints). You did, too. Well, maybe you went with the equally tasty peanut butter Tagalongs, but my point…
Jack Fisher - April 7, 2016Food Fight: Consider fact vs. fiction with food safety
In his Our Ohio Magazine editorial, Ohio Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Jack Fisher discusses food safety.
Jack Fisher - Jan. 7, 2016
Weed better think about this
It was headline writers heaven. “Budding business flames out.” “Plans up in smoke.” And a personal favorite, “O-High-No.” The crushing defeat of State Issue 3 sparked a pot-full of creative captions for election night’s biggest story. Ohioans, asked to legalize…
Jack Fisher - July 1, 2015
Do this now
Almost one in four children in Ohio are food insecure. Right now, you can make a difference.
Jack Fisher - Feb. 25, 2015
A meal and a message
For a couple of hours at least, right wingers and left wingers stood united in harmonious accord. Over plates of chicken wings.
Jack Fisher - Jan. 5, 2015
Turning a page
In 1919, a small group of Ohio farmers organized with the audacious goal of changing the world. So they started a newsletter.
Jack Fisher - Nov. 4, 2014
Watershed Moment
On Aug. 2, the algae hit the fan.
Jack Fisher - Aug. 26, 2014
Magazine As Metaphor
When it comes to ‘Our Ohio,’ old fashioned ink and paper is the premium medium.
Jack Fisher - June 30, 2014
Help Wanted
Bernie Coyle is trying to fill 40 jobs at a new egg processing plant in rural Ohio. He’s offering good pay, health care and retirement benefits.