July/August 2018 Our Ohio - Ohio Farm Bureau

Detasseling corn in the summer heat

It is not uncommon to read media reports about today’s agriculture being an increasingly capital-intensive business, with more machines doing…

4-H club assists teens in need

The timing was perfect. The Clinton County teenager was nearing the completion of his court-ordered counseling and community service but…

Heirloom plants for the garden

Gold pocket watches, delicate china and heavenly scented flowers are among the heirlooms passed along from one generation to the…

Dairy at the crossroads

Grim Dairy sounds like a metaphor for the multiyear downturn in milk prices and the struggles of many farms in…

State fair ringmaster ready for another season

The man at the helm of the Ohio State Fair doesn’t have a fancy title or a lavish office or…

Families launch Buckeye Valley Beef Cooperative

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

Across the Table – Government rule book is growing

$14,666 a year is a lot of money to cover in the family budget. It’s more than the average household…

Whether it’s a birthday party, a family reunion or even feeding some of our farmhands (who have healthy appetites), brisket is my go-to. It does require some “low and slow” roasting time, but it’s totally worth the wait.

Kabobs on the Grill

The perfect summertime supper that doesn’t require too much time in the kitchen. Kids enjoy eating anything that involves a skewer.

Crockpot Fajitas

Let the slow cooker do the work to tenderize sirloin or flank steak for family friendly fajitas.