I can’t tell you how many times people have asked for an explanation of “the farmers’ share”. What exactly do we mean when we say “the farmers’ share”? Basically, it is the amount of money the farmer actually receives for the product. Here’s a little hint … just for reference, in 1980, farmers and … [Read Full Article...]
Eggshells, the Chicken’s Gift!
There certainly has been a great deal of “hype” over the cost of eggs, these days. Well, did you know that you can not only benefit from the interior of the egg but also the exterior of the egg? Eggshells are so very often discarded without a second thought but maybe you should think twice. Below is … [Read Full Article...]
January 2025 President’s Message
Greetings Summit County Farm Bureau!My Name is Matt Hartong, Your newly elected president. I could not be more excited to serve you and Summit County Farm Bureau. My family owns and operates the last dairy farm in Summit County. We milk 120 cows and farm 500 acres in the city of Green, New Franklin … [Read Full Article...]
