Melissa Kossler Dutton, Author at Ohio Farm Bureau

Soup-easy: Healthy, hearty and homemade

As a chef, it’s not uncommon for Suzy DeYoung to make foods from scratch that others might pick up at…

Raise a glass to 100 years of Ohio Farm Bureau

North High Brewing and Ohio Farm Bureau have created a special edition beer commemorating Farm Bureau’s 100th anniversary. “Cover Crop” will make its debut at OFBF’s annual meeting in December and will be available throughout 2019 wherever North High beer is sold.

Ruffwing Farms finds sheep’s milk perfect for cheese, yogurt

As John Albert approaches Pete’s pen, the ram comes forward like a dog greeting his master. “When you work with…

Families launch Buckeye Valley Beef Cooperative

Families come together to establish co-op in Brown County, Ohio.

Southern Ohio farm grows bright blueberries next to green turf

Editor’s Note: The Huggetts have discontinued their blueberry farm. When Angela Allan first heard that Pickaway County Farm Bureau members…

New Hampshire (Ohio) spice company has a zest for service

Scott Gray’s zest for doing the right thing flavors his work and his personal life. As the owner of Wildman’s…

Pick your chip — how Ohioans choose their favorite potato chip

At the Breidenbach house in Tiffin, family parties always involve potato chips. That’s why Bernie and Sharon weren’t too surprised…

DIY greenery projects give home a holiday feel

When it comes to creating beautiful holiday centerpieces, Holly Sauder has found that having a big heart is more important…

Extending the season’s bounty

There’s something special about those first fruits and vegetables produced in the backyard garden — the fresh taste, wonderful textures…

Practice makes perfect when becoming a suburban micro farmer

When Amy Stross decided to grow her own food, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau member leased space from a friend…