Who We Are



The past few years, the area where I live, Crawford County, Ohio, has seen a wonderful explosion of younger families who are embracing the joys and challenges of living off the land. Because of them, amazing things are happening which have been embraced by our community. Farmer’s markets have been created and on-farm stores have opened. Families dedicated to growing organic produce and naturally raised meats are meeting the public’s needs for locally raised foods. And at the heart of this movement are the women.



Ohio Country Journal is my attempt to share the essence of farm life, focusing on, but not limited to, women. My goal is to bring you into our circle of friendship by inviting you to share your stories and experiences with us. You don’t have to be a full time country woman to benefit from joining us; you just have to be you.





The full-time country women featured in Ohio Country Journal are an inspiration to anyone who dares to follow her dreams, whether it is to live in the country or to bring the country life-style to their urban neighborhoods.





Sunday, September 15, 2013

As American as Apple Pie



Now, these are some really big smiles, eh?

Longtime friend, Burky, came out this morning to purchase a bushel of apples for his sister who owns a Dairy-type of  restaurant in New Washington. 

Why the big smiles? When I took their picture, Jim informed Burky that he was about to be made famous on OJC. 

But I am smiling for another reason. Almost all restaurants these days serve 'factory' food. That is why I search out small, independently owned diners and small restaurants that have reputations for cooking and baking their own foods. To know that Burky's sister is among these people gives me a good feeling about our food system. As long as people support businesses that use locally produced foods, our natural food chain will stay intact. I feel that an area, and a nation, that produces its own food has the most important type of security there is. After all, we can't wage other battles if we are starving, can we? (OK, stepping off my soapbox now!)

Marcheta *smilin' 
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