By Matt Hartong As president, I have made it one of my priorities to engage in as many programs and events the Farm Bureau has to offer. Earlier in March I had the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. on behalf of the Ohio Farm Bureau to … [Read more...]

*Avoid high seasons: They come with challenges. Be a smart farmer, not a gambler.*Diversify your crops: Grow at least two main crops and have a rotation plan.*Plan your farm: Have crops at different stages to ensure a steady supply.*Know your crops: … [Read more...]

*Whenever you return a borrowed pie pan, make sure it's got a warm pie in it.*Invite lots of folks to supper. You can always add water to the soup.*There's no such thing as a woman's work on a farm. There's just work.*Make home a happy place for the … [Read more...]

*Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.*Keep skunks, bankers, and lawyers at a distance.*Forgive your enemies. it messes up their heads.*Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.*Every path has a few … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]