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.





Friday, May 31, 2013

Bounty Hunting is Easy-Peasy in Ohio!


Coming across roadside stands, farmers markets, and veggie/fruit markets as we travel remind me that we are fortunate to live in a bountiful region. 



Bounty Hunters have an easy job here in Ohio. With cheese factories, local dairies, fruit orchards, vineyards, melon patches, berry farms, beeyards for honey, sugar bushes for Maple syrup, small farms that offer Community Supported Agriculture Shares (CSAS), large farms producing wheat, soybeans, corn, barley and other "field crops" including the specialty spelt, Ohioans are pretty lucky in the scheme of things.

November is the month we've set aside to give thanks...the end of the year when the harvest is in. June (and every month, for that matter) is also a good time for Thanksgiving. And in Ohio, we do (and in joyous ways)! 

Proof is the many festivals held almost weekly celebrating some aspect of farming: Tomatoes, Melons, Pumpkins, Popcorn, Bratwurst, Blueberry, Maple Syrup...these are just a few festivals that I can think of off hand.

Yep. We like to eat. And we dine very well :)

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