When Vicki Vance was growing up her dad never treated her like a girl. The farmer’s daughter, who helped her father custom farm while working an off-the-farm job, was treated no differently from her brother or the employees she worked…
Amy Beth Graves - March 3
Growing corn, wheat and advocacy for farmers
Rachael Vonderhaar pauses when asked where the crops grown on her Preble County farm end up. It’s not that she doesn’t know — it’s just that the list is long. The wheat is sold to Consolidated Grain and Barge on…
Our Ohio Weekly – Ohio program offers reduced rate loans to farmers
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: To help Ohio farmers and agribusinesses finance the up-front costs of this year’s growing season, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague opened the application period for the Ag-LINK program early. Hear more about the program…
Whipped Potatoes
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Cook over moderate heat for 1 minute, shaking…
Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Whipped Potatoes
Don’t put that slow cooker away yet. Early spring can still bring chilly weather. Ribs and potatoes can be just the right comfort food for those cold nights.
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Chomping at the bit to get the grill fired up again? This dinner centerpiece brings its own heat, but the beef from the charcoal or gas grill is melt-in-your-mouth fantastic.
Broccoli Beef Braid
This main dish is a fun way to present both ground beef and broccoli to the pickiest eater in your family.
Sweet & Spicy Meatballs
This tried and true appetizer classic adds a great protein component to any balanced meal.
March/April Our Ohio magazine preview
How Ohio Farm Bureau works with different commodity groups for the betterment of Ohio farmers is a yearlong focus in Our Ohio in 2020. Beginning with cattlemen in the January/February issue of the magazine, we move to our partnerships with…
Our Ohio Weekly – Keeping Rural America Alive
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: For the first time since small towns were settled, the number of deaths in rural America now outpaces births. Vast regions of the nation are literally dying. Or are they? In the new…