Together with farmers at Pike County ag day Something special happens every May in Pike County between the farm community and about 500 third grade students in school districts throughout the southern Ohio county. In 2017, Pike County Farm Bureau…
January/February 2018 Our Ohio
Winter dreams—garden catalog temptations
Temptations abound in garden catalogs. To avoid mistakes and over ordering, several master gardeners were consulted for suggestions.
Amy Beth Graves - Jan. 24, 2018
Heart of Farm Bureau—supporting and strengthening communities
Every year, Farm Bureau membership dues help support local programming created and implemented by county Farm Bureaus with the help of an array of partners. In 2017, more than 400 programs were implemented.
2017 Year in Review
Together with farmers and the entire agricultural community, Farm Bureau built a steady momentum throughout 2017. An increase in active membership met with policy wins at the Statehouse as Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) reform was passed after years of…
Across the Table: ‘Facts’ about agriculture often aren’t true
“Does chocolate milk come from brown cows?” I get a chuckle when kids ask that. But when 16 million adult Americans believe that’s true? Not so funny. A Washington Post story that examined that apparently common misperception says many Americans…
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 when their daughter, Michelle, served chips at her wedding more than a decade ago. But they weren’t just any chips,…
Bringing the heat, much more than hot peppers in a jar
Using peppers from Yoder Acres Produce, Amber and Jason Kuemerle of Tuscarawas County create the jams and jellies they can and sell through Starfire Farms.
Stuffed Peppers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the tops of the peppers; discard all the seeds and membranes. In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook completely through, breaking up…
Chipotle Salsa Steak
Remove chipotle peppers from can (keeping sauce), discard as many seeds as possible, and chop peppers. In medium bowl combine all ingredients, including chopped peppers and adobo sauce. Place flank steak in zipclose bag and pour marinade over steak. Close…
Bloody Mary Italian Style
Ever have a little leftover pasta sauce you need to use?