September/October 2021 Our Ohio

Steiner an inaugural member of new conservation institute

Warren County Farm Bureau member Samantha Steiner runs Dogwood Farm. Raising grass-fed beef cattle and pastured poultry, she is in a position to put her conservation passion to work everyday.

State Committee profile: Nick and Bailey Elchinger

Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee members Nick and Bailey Elchinger were both raised in agriculture and now are raising their two young daughters, Parker Jo and Chloe, the same.

Hemp farm learns lessons, thrives

There are 200 licenses to cultivate hemp approved by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, equating to over 550 acres of hemp. Six of those acres belong to Hondros Farms.

Hammersmith leaves legacy in ag education

Recently retired Ayersville High School ag teacher Don Hammersmith spent the last three and a half decades farming, both on his own small farm in Defiance County and in the classroom.

Patterson follows family  tradition in Farm Bureau

Meet Ohio Farm Bureau president, Bill Patterson and learn about his family farm in Geauga County, Patterson Fruit Farm.

Chicken gnocchi soup

As sweater weather approaches, it’s a good time to start thinking about the warm feeling and savory smells of cold season soups.

Tuscan chicken pasta

This mouth-watering pasta dish can be made for a special Sunday dinner, or a regular weeknight between activities and chores. Either way it’s sure to be a family favorite.

Strawberry cheesecake

Use up those frozen strawberries in this delectable dessert.

Cider glazed pork chops with twice baked potatoes

This combo sounds like a perfect fit for dinner followed by an evening by the fireplace as the weather starts to cool in late October.

From prop to crop, farming takes flight

Fisher’s Crop Care by Air applies important nutrients and crop protection products to over 100,000 acres of Ohio corn, soybean and wheat fields each growing season.