They say rain makes grain. Well, that certainly wasn’t the case this spring. Nonstop, heavy rains kept many corn, soybean, fruit and vegetable farmers out of their tractors and only about half of the state’s crops were actually planted. I…
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Our Ohio tells stories that build community around Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission of working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Our Ohio explores how agriculture impacts the daily lives of all Ohioans. Become an Our Ohio Supporter, or sign up for the Our Ohio e-letter.
Nine organizations receive Foundation grants
Making a measurable difference in communities and the agricultural industry is the goal of Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s Action & Awareness grants. The foundation recently awarded just over $23,000 in grants to nine organizations throughout Ohio. The grants, which ranged…
Braised Short Ribs with Ginger Hoisin Glaze
Is there anything better than short ribs that take their time becoming tender and delicious on an early autumn day?
Root Vegetable & Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese
The “root” of every good salad is the vegetables and maybe the dressing. Both here are tantalizing to the tastebuds.
Rosemary Brined Fried Chicken
Add some flair to a familiar favorite with this fried chicken recipe.
September/October 2019 Our Ohio magazine preview
Grain bin rescues have been abundant throughout Ohio in 2019, but first responder training for such an emergency can be hard to come by. Read about how four northeast county Farm Bureaus helped spearhead a two-year grain bin rescue training…
Feeding animals sustains steady growth for Kalmbach Feeds
“When it comes to helping our customers, we are only limited by our own imagination.” That is the philosophy that Paul Kalmbach, president of Kalmbach Feeds, ingrains in each and every member of his team. That imagination, whether it be…
Amy Beth Graves - July 23
New law speeds up plugging of abandoned oil, gas wells
Scattered throughout Ohio is an environmental health hazard that at times is hiding in plain sight. Sometimes the only sign of an abandoned oil or gas well is a pipe breaking the surface of the ground or a rotten egg…
Specialty growers not as dampened by spring rains
The impact of a rainy spring can be pretty easy to spot when hundreds of thousands of acres that should be lush, green fields are instead dirt brown and riddled with weeds. Corn and soybean farmers across Ohio will tell…
Amy Beth Graves - July 22
Getting started in farming is getting a little easier
What started out as a hobby farm was quickly becoming a booming business. Highland County Farm Bureau members Brandon and Sarah Fullenkamp realized they needed more than 15 acres to keep up with the growing demand for their cattle, hogs…