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August 4, 2010 column from the Star Beacon and Gazette
by John Parker
"We enjoy our cattle and give them the best care possible," say Barb and Rich Ewing, who own and operate Lenox Pinzgauer Farm on East Union Road in Lenox Township. "After much research, we settled on the unusual breed of beef cattle known as Pinzgauers," they add. Their farm is named after the cattle that are all registered animals with their breed association.
One of their important practices on this farm is rotational grazing for the cattle in the summer. With this system, they have seven pasture lots that the cattle graze. The cattle are left in a lot five to seven days, then moved on to a fresh one. This provides excellent grazing nearly all summer long. In a hot, dry summer like this one, they will supplement the pastures with hay starting in mid- to late August.
Special pasture mixes are used that include different grasses and legumes. With early spring growth, some pastures may need to be cut for hay to avoid becoming too mature for good feed. Rotation grazing takes good management and Rich has a good system to keep pastures from getting too mature.
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Market your products in the Northeast Counties Farm Bureau Direct Sale Product Directory and Buyer's Benefit Book; your listings will be FREE with your paid Farm Bureau active membership. Please return by August 31, 2010 to the Farm Bureau Office, 53-B E. Main Street, Orwell, Ohio, 44076.
> Product Directory and Buyer's Benefit Book Questionnaires - fill out online
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Promotion starts July 19, 2010 at www.FarmersFeedUS.org.
Columbus, Ohio (July 19, 2010) – Ohio farmers and Ohio-based Bob Evans Farms are teaming up to provide two Ohio families with "Free Breakfast for a Year."*
Beginning today, Ohio residents can register at www.FarmersFeedUS.org to win one of two grand prizes of "Free Breakfast for a Year" at Bob Evans Restaurants. Visitors to the site will be guided through registration by an Ohio farmer, who will also explain how he or she produces safe, nutritious and affordable food. Consumers can register with each of seven farmers daily through the end of the program on Oct. 15.
"Ohio's farmers work hard every day to produce the food that feeds us," said David White, executive director for the Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC). "Through this program, we hope Ohio consumers learn more about how the state's farmers provide safe, nutritious, affordable food, while caring for their animals, land, families and communities."
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| A recent video by an animal activist group raises the question of how much editing was done to present an image of abuse on most livestock farms. |
July 21, 2010 column from the Star Beacon and Gazette
by John Parker
While no one condones the acts of animal abuse seen on a recent video released by an animal rights extremist group, there is more to the story behind that video than has been told. A recent press release from David Phillips, the Union County, Ohio Prosecuting Attorney, where the abuse took place, sheds more light on the situation.
Because of the seriousness of the case, a grand jury investigation was conducted. The prosecutor praised the Union County Sheriff's Office for the thoroughness in investigating the farm and what took place. They interviewed dozens of witnesses and experts, reviewed tapes and hundreds of pages of documents. Assistance was provided by the Union County Humane Society, Health Department and Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Gary Conklin, owner of Conklin Farms in Plain City, was cleared of allegations of animal abuse. According to Phillips, the grand jury found no probable cause to believe Conklin committed any crime. "They saw the unedited video of Mr. Conklin's actions," said Phillips, "not the highly inflammatory version released on YouTube by Mercy for Animals."
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The Farm Bureau is making plans to be at the Fabulous Food Show in November. Adult volunteers are needed to man the Farm Bureau booth space during this three-day event (Friday-Saturday-Sunday).
If you are interested in volunteering, you will be provided admission into the show, a t-shirt and plenty of time either before or after your work shift to enjoy the event.
Work Shifts are as follows – all three days:
10 am – 1:30 pm 1:30 – 5 pm 5 pm – 8 pm
Call the Northeast Counties Farm Bureau office and get scheduled for the work shift you prefer.
Thanks for helping Farm Bureau forge a partnership between farmers and consumers –
Jessica Hazel, Organization Director
Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull County Farm Bureaus
800-410-4613 or
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Check the Fabulous Food Show website for Celebrity Chef updates.
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