November/December 2023 Our Ohio

Farm Bureau energy program can help with significant savings

Save on on utility bills and learn more about energy efficiency and renewable energy incentives also available.

Piped Butter Cookies with Crushed Candy Canes

These cookies can be dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes or whatever sprinkle you like.

Wassail Punch

You can substitute some of the cider for brown ale or cranberry juice. Also changing up the spices could be really interesting, such as allspice, clove or even peppercorn. This also holds well as a big batch warm inside a crock pot.

Unique farm transition continues farm story in Portage County

When Christopher and Courtney Anderson asked to get married on a neighbor’s idyllic farm in Portage County, they were overjoyed…

Cranberry Compote

This compote can be done three days ahead and simply pulled out before the meal.

Across the Table: Keeping members on the road to success

Ohio Farm Bureau is creating reasources to keep members competitive, innovative and on the road to success.

Tax deductions for equipment purchases

The IRS tax code Section 179 deduction is a way to reduce the total cost of new equipment and machinery by enabling the buyer to claim full depreciation in year one.

CFAES enrollment sees big increase this fall

The Buckeye Agricultural Leadership Pathways program considers leadership experiences gained through FFA, Ohio 4-H, and skills acquired through farming experiences as part of the college application.

‘Paying it forward’ with Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation board member Roger Nicol speaks about ‘paying it forward’ through the work of the foundation.

Managing the risks of custom farming

To manage the risks of their business, Orrson Custom Farming follows strict safety protocols, provides ongoing training for crew members and keeps insurance coverage updated.