May/June 2024 Our Ohio

This edition of Our Ohio features our members who work face-to-face with their customers, and highlights new resources developed for direct marketers.

Growing Tomorrow Grant to give entrepreneurs a leg up

The program is the brainchild of Mike and Patti Boyert, who are ready to help the next generation of young people get started in agriculture.

Across the Table: Direct-to-Consumer marketing resources for members

Ohio Farm Bureau’s Small-Scale Food Business Guide is a new resource for Farm Bureau members.

Property Protection Program reward given to Miami County man

A Property Protection Program sign must be displayed to participate in the program, and signs are available at all Farm Bureau county offices.

Anticipation is the best marketing money can’t buy

Emily Buchanan and Sam Ginn have restored a Clinton County restaurant it to its original restaurant roots, but also added a general store element to showcase local producers and their products.

Customer service key to return business

An impeccable crew, a sweet corn hotline, corn dog Maizey and meeting customers at the farm add up to success at Eagle Ridge Farm.

Ohio Farm Bureau introduces Small-Scale Food Business Guide

The Small-Scale Food Business Guide covers federal and state regulations for selling food products such as raw meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, cottage foods, fruits and vegetables, honey and more.

Accelerated marketing efforts led to full-time farming

Krysti Morrow is finding success promoting Rocky Knob Farm through regular emails, lively blogs on the farm website and forays onto Facebook and Instagram.

Tried, true and trending marketing strategies over time

Social media has turned direct marketing upside down. Still, no matter what you are producing, it all begins and ends with having a good product to market.

Marketing to meet demand for premium beef

To fill consumer demand, Richard and Rae Lynn Bonner have expanded their family farm by opening a meat shop and building a processing facility.