Farm Bureau News April 2012 Bytes

Farm Bureau News April 2012 bytes

Young Farmers & EQT Donates to Mobile Ag Education Science Lab Ranchers Committee Plans Spring Farm Tour The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee invites folks of any age to join them on their Annual Spring Farm Tour on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Hardy County. The tour will begin in mid-morning (exact time TBA) at the West Virginia University Research Farm in Wardensville, followed by tours of farms throughout the county. A picnic lunch will be served, but please bring a side dish. For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Eric Thomason by May Steve Perdue, EQT Manager of us.” 17 at 304-472-2080 x. 309. of Government Affairs, presents The Mobile Ag Education NASS Ends Dairy Report a check for $1000 to Helen Science Lab travels to schools Hardman, Mobile Ag Education across West Virginia, and comes Effective this month, USDA’s Science Lab Coordinator, in equipped with a teacher and National Agricultural Statistics Charleston during the 2012 curriculum to service schools Service (NASS) is no longer Ag and Forestry Day at the for a week. To book the Lab or releasing its weekly Dairy Products Legislature. obtain more information, contact Prices report. Going forward, these EQT has been a recurring Hardman at 800.398.4630 x. 311 data will be collected and published sponsor of the Lab. “We’re or online at www.wvfarm.org. by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing very thankful for the support of Service (AMS) as outlined in the EQT,” said Hardman. “Their Articles for NewsBytes must be submitted contribution helps us to buy by the 15th of the month prior to publication. amended Dairy Product Mandatory Time-sensitive announcements must be submitted Reporting Program, required by the supplies needed to conduct the no less than 8 weeks prior to the date of the event. Mandatory Price Reporting Act of experiments which teach children Electronic submissions, including photos, are preferred. Send to [email protected]. 2010. how important agriculture is to all

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WestWest Virginia Virginia Farm Farm Bureau Bureau News News 3 3 presidential paradigms A Promise Kept Charles Wilfong, President, West Virginia Farm Bureau

President guidelines. The guidelines means virtually everything. Obama is essentially do away with the coal Moreover, thousands of mining making industry here in West Virginia and power plant jobs will be in good on his and across the country. The new jeopardy, not to mention all of the promise to rules allow for only 1000 pounds supporting industries tied to coal. kill the coal of carbon dioxide per megawatt The craziest part of this industry. of power produced. The average plan is that it will accomplish If you coal-fired plant today, even with no reduction in worldwide remember, all the recent upgrades, produces greenhouse gasses. As we are during the 2008 presidential about 1750 pounds of carbon forced to shut down our clean campaign, then-Senator Obama dioxide per megawatt. The power plants, China will continue vowed to destroy coal-fired power expense of capturing and storing to build dozens of new coal-fired production. His exact quote was, the extra 750 pounds of carbon plants that essentially have no “If someone wants to build a new dioxide will be cost-prohibitive. emission controls. In the end, all coal-fired power plant, they can, Here in West Virginia, where that will be accomplished by the but it will bankrupt them because more than 95% of our electricity EPA rules will be a shifting of our they will be charged a huge sum comes from coal, we will pay wealth and jobs to China and other for all the greenhouse gas that’s a huge price for these new places around the world. being emitted.” regulations. All consumers We can’t say we weren’t During the last week of everywhere will pay much more warned. Obama told us his March, Obama’s EPA released for electricity, as well as products intentions, and now he is making their greenhouse gas emission produced using electricity – which good on them. Stallman Releases Statement on Sackett vs. EPA Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation

The on the agency’s assertion that the “We agree with Justice Alito’s American Idaho couple’s home site was a concurring opinion that the federal Farm wetland. Although the couple government has too often ‘put Bureau believed their land was not a the property rights of ordinary Federation wetland, they were denied any Americans entirely at the mercy is pleased opportunity to challenge EPA’s of the Environmental Protection with the ‘compliance order’ and faced up Agency’s employees.’ We also Supreme to $37,500 per day in potential agree with Justice Alito that, while Court’s fines until the matter was settled. allowing landowners to sue is a unanimous Today’s decision vindicates start, Congress needs to clarify the decision on behalf of property the rights of landowners like reach of the Clean Water Act. owners in Sackett v. EPA. AFBF the Sacketts to challenge EPA “Farm Bureau is optimistic filed amicus briefs in the case to compliance orders that improperly that today’s decision will help educate the court about the legal assert jurisdiction over their land. curtail EPA’s efforts to illegally and on-the-ground consequences The decision gives landowners expand its regulatory jurisdiction of Environmental Protection like the Sacketts their day in court, over farming and other land- Agency Clean Water Act policies. overriding the position taken by based activities. At the very least, “The Sacketts’ homebuilding EPA and many prior courts that landowners have another tool to was halted by EPA in 2007 based have denied them that right. hold EPA accountable.”

4 West Virginia Farm Bureau News Something to Think About

Don Michael, WVFB Director of Governmental Affairs

Progress from the Marcellus legislation similar challenges. On March 10 “Under the enacted December 14, 2011 during legislative action was completed on Dome” – At Special Session. One of the major House Resolution 41, expressing this writing bills Farm Bureau promoted was concern regarding recent actions the dust SB 367 – trespasser responsibility of the federal EPA and urging has settled legislation. The bill unanimously the EPA to exercise restraint and in “Puzzle passed Senate Judiciary and the moderation in its regulation of the Palace,” full Senate, but hit a snag en route agriculture industry in West Virginia and there are varying opinions to House Judiciary. Farm Bureau and to strike a fair balance between regarding accomplishments is most appreciative of the support protecting the environment and achieved during the 2012 Regular demonstrated by the Senate, as the need to maintain and expand Session. Traditionally an election well as interest in the House, and opportunities for employment in year cycle results in a slower-paced will be working with stakeholders the agriculture industry. A copy session, and this one certainly One of the major bills of the resolution was forwarded had its moments. But significant to Governor Tomblin and the legislation was passed with major “Farm Bureau promoted federal Environmental Protection implications for West Virginia’s was SB 367 – trespasser Agency. Delegate Daniel Hall was future. The more prominent bills responsibility legislation. the lead sponsor of the resolution, included: HB 4086 (providing with 93 other House members co- major tax credits to attract an The bill unanimously sponsoring. Farm Bureau thanks ethane cracker plant), HB 4351 passed Senate Judiciary the House and Rural Caucus for (addressing coal mine safety) and the full Senate, but taking a stand for agriculture in and SB 469 (providing a plan to the Mountain State. For complete pay down the state’s liabilities hit a snag enroute to details regarding the final status of associated with OPEB – Other House Judiciary. bills on our watch list, go to www. Post Employment Benefits for wvfarm.org and click on Legislature retired public employees). Another and legislators to revisit modified” – Hot Issues. significant piece of legislation was legislation in 2013. Captive cervid I felt one of the most dramatic completed in Special Session the (deer farming) legislation (SB 421) moments of the 2012 Session came week following the Regular Session received much visibility during the during a fiery House Session when – HB 101. The bill provides tax session and was embraced by the one Committee Chair noted he credits to enhance opportunities for Senate, as well as many members was tired of the fear-mongering restarting Century Aluminum near of the House, but died in House and dishonesty displayed by Ravenswood. Judiciary. During the final days of lobbying groups. He noted that The Regular Session had its the session two significant actions consideration is being given to normal flow of bills, with 2029 bills were taken regarding EPA’s assault having anyone testifying before his introduced – 1351 in the House and on agriculture. Delegate Bill committee to be sworn in first . . . 678 in the Senate. Farm Bureau Hartman, Chairman of the Rural talk about a game changer! From was tracking 117 bills. Twenty- Caucus, and various members of the my brief experience of five years eight were related to the oil and group co-signed a letter to Governor in the system, I am reasonably gas industry, but we were informed Tomblin expressing concerns about confident that sworn testimonies by many from the onset that none EPA’s attack on agriculture, and would eliminate a load of bull of these bills would gain traction. calling on the Governor to reach crap! Until next time, take care The mindset on each end of the out to governors of neighboring FRIENDS, God bless and KEEP Capitol was to let the dust settle states whose producers are facing SMILING.

West Virginia Farm Bureau News 5 In Case of a Flood - Are You Covered?

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66 WestWest VirginiaVirginia FarmFarm BureauBureau NewsNews West Virginia Farm PAC Announces 2012 Primary Election Endorsements

The West Virginia Farm PAC has announced District 14: Jim Butler (R) its endorsements for the 2012 primary election District 15: Troy Andes (R) on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. In addition to District 16: Kevin Craig (D); Carol Miller (R) endorsements for the West Virginia legislative District 17: Dale Stephens (D); races below, WV Farm PAC is endorsing Michael Ankrom (R) the following candidacies: U.S. House of District 18: Kelly Sobonya (R) Representatives, District 1: David McKinley (R); District 21: Harry Keith White (D) 2nd District: Shelley Moore Capito (R); U.S. House District 24: Rupert Phillips Jr. (D) of Representatives; 3rd District: Rick Snuffer (R). District 25: Linda Goode Phillips (D) West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals: James J. District 27: Joe Ellington (R); Marty Gearheart (R); Rowe (D); Allen Loughry (R). John Shott (R) District 28: John D. O’Neal IV (R) WV Senate endorsements: District 30: Linda Sumner (R) District 32: John Pino (D) District 1: Jack Yost (D) District 34: Brent Boggs (D) District 2: Jeffrey Kessler (D) District 35: Doug Skaff Jr. (D); Ann Calvert (R); District 3: Donna Boley (R) Fred Joseph (R); John B. McCuskey District 4: Mike Bright (D); (R); Eric Nelson (R) Mitch Carmichael (R) District 36: Robin Holstein (R) District 5: Bob Plymale (D) District 38: Patrick Lane (R) District 6: Mark Wills (D) District 39: Ron Walters (R) District 9: Daniel Hall (D) District 40: Tim Armstead (R) District 10: William Laird IV (D) District 42: George Ambler (R); Ray Canterbury (R) District 11: Clark Barnes (R) District 43: Bill Hartman (D) District 13: Roman Prezioso Jr. (D) District 44: Sue Blake Andersen (D); District 14: Bob Williams (D) Robert Karnes (R) District 15: Craig Blair (R) District 45: Bill Hamilton (R) District 16: Herb Snyder (D) District 46: Peggy Donaldson Smith (D) District 17: Corey Palumbo (D) District 47: Mary Poling (D) District 49: Jeff Tansill (R) WV House of Delegates endorsements: District 52: Larry Williams (D) District 53: Stan Shaver (D) District 1: Randy Swartzmiller (D) District 54: Allen V. Evans (R) District 2: Phillip Diserio (D) District 56: Gary G. Howell (R) District 3: Ryan Ferns (D); Erikka Storch (R) District 57: Ruth Rowan (R) District 4: Michael Ferro (D) District 58: Darryl E. Cowles (R) District 5: Dave Pethtel (D) District 59: Larry Kump (R) District 6: Wm. Roger Romine (R) District 60: Gary Kelley (R) District 7: Lynwood “Woody” Ireland (R) District 61: Walter Duke (R) District 8: E.W. “Bill” Anderson Jr. (R) District 62: John Overington (R) District 9: Anna Border (R) District 63: Michael Folk District 10: Dan Poling (D); Tom Azinger (R); District 64: Eric Householder (R) John Ellem (R) District 65: Tiffany Lawrence (D) District 11: Bob Ashley (R) District 67: Stephen Skinner (D)

West Virginia Farm Bureau News 7 Telling ‘em Like it Is... Ag Commissioner Candidates Answer Questions at Statewide Forums

Candidates vying for the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture race participated in a series of forums sponsored by West Virginia Farm Bureau and Farm Credit. Audience members submitted questions to the candidates on a variety of topics including the candidates’ experience and qualifications, vision for the Department of Agriculture, environmental and regulatory concerns, food safety, taxes and economic and promotional opportunities for farmers. From left to right, above: Deputy Commissioner Bob Tabb, Jefferson County; Assistant Commissioner Steve Miller, Mineral County; WV State Plant Health Director Joe Messineo, Roane County; WV Senator Walt Helmick, Pocahontas County; Sally Shepherd, Kanawha County; and Kent Leinhardt, Monongalia County. Among the top concerns expressed by candidates: Tabb, regarding the EPA - “The government needs to be educated about agriculture. Industries under attack need to unite against the EPA.” Leinhardt, discussing first priorities as Ag Commissioner: “The first sixty days, we need to assess if we are getting to the customer what we are supposed to provide.” Shepherd, on her vision for agriculture: “The energy crisis is an opportunity for ag in West Virginia. It is to our advantage to play up the diversity of agriculture.” Messineo, regarding farmland preservation: “It is a voluntary program. If people want to sell and make a lot of money, they’re going to do it. Education will help them understand the value of farmland.” Helmick, on his support of agriculture: “I was the lead sponsor on the bill to eliminate Class I taxes and supported agriculture on anti-degredation issues.” Miller, about animal welfare: “We need to work with the legislature to get some teeth in our laws so we can help law enforcement when they get Dr. Roger Hanshaw (foreground) reads questions submitted animal cruelty calls.” by audience members to the candidates at the WVU forum

8 West Virginia Farm Bureau News ake no mistake. America has one of the issued a rule banning youth workers from working on most radical regulatory agencies in the family farms. Under intense fire from the agriculture mworld. Ironically we call this organization community, the DOL withdrew some provisions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) but that rule. The action by the DOL provides a clear it does everything but protect our country’s best example to all of us just what the federal government interests. can and will do if they go un-checked. At the time of this writing, the Washington Post It has been proven time and time again that big is reporting that new greenhouse-gas emission government regulations stifle economic prosperity regulations will virtually end and individual freedoms. A massive bureaucratic- all new coal-fired power plants driven federal government is the exact opposite of while threatening the survival of this what America was founded on and is supposed to be. facilities currently operating. That Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court sided means electricity costs and food with farmers in the case of Sackett vs. EPA prices will continue to skyrocket election in which the nation’s highest court ruled while tens of thousands of hard- landowners could legally challenge EPA working Americans will be left mandates. Even though this was a small step in the unemployed. This directly affects is right direction for the agriculture community, the job is every single American living in ultimately left up to Congress and the White House. the United States no matter his or This means we all must get involved because her socio-economic background. about these individuals who make decisions Even though we are all fully everyday that impact our lives are elected aware of what is happening to freedom by the American voter. The EPA needs a our coal industry in and outside serious overhaul, if not full elimination of West Virginia, we must not all together. This will not occur under the current lose focus on the harsh reality from Obama administration. If the president is reelected in that the EPA is rapidly regulating November the EPA’s regulatory another industry out of existence - arm will grow longer and things agriculture. regulation will get much more ominous for America’s farmers are farmers across America. under attack because of a pro- ashley stinnett The time is now to educate your family, friends and regulatory, anti-business climate neighbors on the importance of this election cycle. in Washington, D.C. The Obama administration Write letters to your local newspaper, get involved in a does not grasp the ages old reality that farmers not political campaign and start calling Washington. only feed America but provide a major boost to On March 23rd, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his our economy. Unfortunately the White House sees famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. farmers as mass energy consumers who contribute The words spoken that day rallied a nation against little to national interest. This mentality has been tyranny that ruled from across an ocean. Those words turned into a startling and very real agenda led by two ring as true today as they did then. One key line from very sanctimonious individuals; EPA administrator that text should be a stark reminder of where America Lisa Jackson and Energy Secretary Steven Chu. now stands 237 years later. Patrick Henry said, “We Remember, this is the same duo who believe have done everything that could be done to avert the Americans should power their cars with algae while storm which is now coming on.” getting rid of traditional farms and replacing them The question remains; have we done everything we with hydrogen powered organic factories. These are could to make sure America stands great again? the same types of individuals who subscribe to the On November 6, we will make the most important belief that the government should have complete decision of our lifetime. control over every industry and manufacturing sector Follow Ashley on Twitter: @AshleyStinnett in the United States. Take for instance a recent edict or on Facebook: Facebook.com/AshleyCStinnett by the Department of Labor (DOL). That agency

West Virginia Farm Bureau News 9 THE FOOD DIALOGUES Results from Surveys of Farmers, Ranchers and Consumers

We wanted to understand the attitudes and opinions of farmers and ranchers AND consumers, so we went straight to the source …

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10 West Virginia Farm Bureau News THE FOOD DIALOGUES Results from Surveys of Farmers, Ranchers and Consumers

We wanted to understand the attitudes and opinions of farmers and ranchers AND consumers, so we went straight to the source …

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Wholly or partially funded by one West Virginia Farm Bureau or more Checkoff News programs. 11 Young Farmer and Rancher Update Susan Wilkins, YF&R Vice-chair

“Pink salvage the trimmings left from large foods (like fruits and vegetables!) to slime” seems cuts of meat. They do this using kill bacteria. The simple reason is to to be in the a heating process that essentially make our food safer to eat. news an awful liquefies and then removes the fat Estimates show that farmers will lot lately. from the actual meat. The resulting have to double food production by A product meat is practically 100% lean and 2050 if we are to continue feeding actually has the same nutritional value as the the world’s growing population. We known as rest of the roast. should be commending companies Lean Finely Textured Beef is being The news media is reporting that like Beef Products, Incorporated termed “pink slime” and if you the meat is treated with dangerous for their efforts in making the beef believe what you see and hear on the chemicals and that because the industry a little more efficient. They news, it is a gelatin like substance meat contains additives, it is not are, after all, saving valuable meat containing dangerous chemicals 100% beef and should be labeled from going to waste as the world’s and used as filler in ground beef. as such. In reality, nothing is added meat supplies decline and demand When the first photos of this to the meat. Instead, during the actually increases. If we are to product hit the internet, it indeed processing, the meat is treated with continue to supply affordable meat looked like pink slime. And to be a “puff” of ammonia for about a to the consumers who want it, we truthful, the thoughts of it being in second. The reason for doing this must develop new ways to be more the hamburgers I enjoy were not is to kill bacteria. The ammonia efficient and economical. And we very appetizing. That was until I combines with naturally occurring must fight back when uninformed started doing a little research about moisture in the meat to create media and consumers make this so-called slime. One of the ammonium hydroxide. Ammonia ridiculous claims of dangerous pink first things I learned was that the controls certain pathogens in meat slime invading our beef supply. photos circulating when this story that cause E.coli; thus making it

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12 West Virginia Farm Bureau News Planning Ahead Deborah Miller, JD, Director of Planned Giving, West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. As part aspects of the estate plan but is a support of civic and nonprofit of the estate way to reach out to others from the organizations. Describing planning heart. the benefits of doing that can process, Whether the letter includes guide others in making choices some people secrets of success, special throughout their lives. choose remembrances, memorable The letter can be plain and to write accomplishments, biographical simple, handwritten or typed, or out their thoughts about life in a information, a discussion on values, printed onto colorful paper with “personal legacy letter” that is filed or other thoughts, it is meant to photos included. It’s up to the away with their will or revocable convey what that individual views individual preparing it, but family trust. It serves as a keepsake for as their personal legacy. members will definitely appreciate their loved ones to read in the Thoughts about how family the effort and the intent behind it. future and states their views and relationships may change in the Such a personal legacy perspectives on life in a personal future can also be included. Some letter can be a satisfying way way that other estate planning well-chosen words of remembrance to communicate very important documents cannot. can help the family during a messages. It can speak volumes It is easier to do this once the difficult time. about its author’s life and joys and other pressures of estate planning As part of their legacy, many serve as a connection to times past. are out of the way. Its purpose is are proud to include reminiscences That’s good planning. not to explain any of the financial about their volunteer work and

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West Virginia Farm Bureau News 13 Davis College Students incubator space as the young Excel in Entrepreneurship entrepreneur launches their business! In the five years that Holehouse’s Unwind from Competition students have competed in the the Grind... Fonda Holehouse statewide competition, they have Students at the Davis College of become a force to be reckoned Agriculture, Natural Resources & with. With 171 business ideas Design at West Virginia University entered in the past five years, this continue to distinguish themselves class has produced 39 semifinalists, as budding entrepreneurs by virtue 18 finalists, 1 runner-up and 2 of their participation in the West winners. This year’s crop of students Virginia Statewide Collegiate competing is no exception! Of the Business Plan Competition. This 117 entries statewide in the fall of competition affords college 2011, 44 were from Holehouse’s students around the state the unique class. Eight of the 20 semifinalists opportunity to make a business idea (40%) were from the Davis come to life with the support of state College and enrolled in the rural institutions of higher education and entrepreneurship class and 6 of those seasoned business professionals from 8 entrepreneurial ventures moved around the country. into the finals (60%)! Davis College students have This years’ finalists from the the opportunity to enroll in Davis College of Agriculture include: Professor Fonda Holehouse’s rural Hospitality and Tourism:Katie entrepreneurship class which is Workman, Homestyle Meals at Get On the offered through the Division of Snowshoe; Jameson Holehouse Resource Management. Students & John Howard, Pranzo Trail ... taking this course are required to Veloce Italian Food Truck; develop a new business idea and Brianna Heckert & Alexandra Bay, Where Stress prepare an executive summary Whistlin’ Dixie’s Western Saloon. and Traffic for their idea and submit it to the Lifestyle and Innovation: Jenna competition. These entries are Mullins, Bella Boots; Meg Vanish! evaluated by educators, investors Grzeskiewicz, Bulls-I Breeding and business owners and the field is Technology; Ruth Mary Oldham, narrowed to ten semifinalists in two Full Circle Compost. Year ‘round Guided Horseback Riding Trips Petting Zoo - Affordable Family Fun! categories – lifestyle & innovation These 8 aspiring entrepreneurs and hospitality & tourism. Twenty have been assigned business Indulge in the great outdoors with breath-taking scenery and adventure on horseback... semi-finalists are chosen and the coaches and have received $1000 allow your little ones to play with our friendly farm students proceed to round two in funding to continue to develop animals... gem mine... search for treasure in our Adventure Cave...or just sit on the porch where they develop a feasibility their business plans. The final and enjoy the view! analysis and “pitch” their idea plans will be presented on April to investors, educators and the 14-15, 2012, at the Erikson Located near Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley State Park and Timberline Four Seasons Resort in beautiful Canaan Valley business community. From these Alumni Center on the campus 255 Freeland Road, Davis, WV semi-finalists, five are chose in each of West Virginia University. 304.866.4652 category to move on to develop a Congratulations and good luck in mountaintrailrides.com full-fledged business plan that will the final competition! be presented in April 2012. The For more information on the winner in each category receives competition and to read the media summaries for each of these finalists, visit Call for your discounted $10,000.00 in cash, accounting and the competition’s website at http://be.wvu. legal services and virtual or physical edu/bpc. Click on the “participants” link. Farm Bureau Price

14 West Virginia Farm Bureau News TRACTOR SPECIAL! 23 HP to FRUIT 100 HP

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16 West Virginia Farm Bureau News Nursery Crop INsuraNCe (rMa) eNrollMeNt DeaDlINe May 1 Nursery crop insurance is available in all states to all persons operating nurseries that meet certain criteria. Insurance coverage will apply, by practice (fieldgrown or container), to all of your nursery plants in a county that: • Are on the Eligible Plant List* • Are grown in a nursery that receives at least 50 percent of its gross income from the wholesale marketing of nursery plants; • Meet all the requirements for insurability; and • Your nursery must be inspected and approved as acceptable before insurance coverage can begin.

*View the Eligible Plant List at: http:// www.rma.usda.gov/tools/eplpps

To learn more about what is insured, coverage levels, and deadlines visit the WV Small Farm Center’s Risk Management Tools at http://smallfarmcenter.ext.wvu.edu/cropinsurance/nursery-crops

VIsIt the ageNt loCator lINk For More INForMatIoN: to CoNNeCt wIth aN INsuraNCe ageNt Tom McConnell (Phone) 304-293-2642 Program Leader (Fax) 304-293-6954 http://www3.rma.usda.gov/apps/agents/ WV Small Farm Center (Email) [email protected]

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18 West Virginia Farm Bureau News Food Check-Out events were held in Huntington, Charleston and Morgantown in February. More than $20,400.00 in food and in-kind donations were delivered to the three Ronald McDonald Houses in West Virginia. Once again, Farm Bureau members from all across the state stepped up to the plate to help families in need!

West Virginia Farm Bureau News 19 Solar Makes Sense In WV Incentives Have Never Been Better

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West Virginia Farm Bureau News 21 Family Features

ver the last few years, there’s been a growing awareness that it really matters how food gets from the farm to the table. But not everyone knows much about the process. O The most recent Consumer Trust Research by the Center for Food Integrity found that: 1. American consumers rank safe, affordable and nutritious food as their top priorities. 2. Only 23 percent of Americans strongly agree that they have access to all of the information they want about where food comes from, how it is produced and its safety. Farmers like Shana Beattie and Marie Bolt want to change that by volunteering to participate in the CommonGround program. They’ve joined with other women farmers who want to share their knowledge with the people who buy their farm-raised food. The Beattie family raises soybeans, corn, alfalfa, beef and pork in Nebraska. In fact, they raise roughly 8 million pounds of pork annually. That’s enough to feed at least 40,000 Americans for a year. The Bolt family raises cattle and sheep in South Carolina, and Marie says it’s an honor to share her knowledge and experiences raising food. “There are so many misconceptions about farming today. Many people seem to think that food is grown by huge corporations. The truth is, most food is grown and raised on family farms like mine.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that families such as the Beatties and Bolts operate up to 98 percent of the 2.2 million farms in America. You can learn more about these family farms and food facts, as well as join in the conversation yourself, at www.FindOurCommonGround.com, and www.Facebook.com/CommonGroundNow. Here, Shana and Marie share some of the recipes they make for their families.

22 West Virginia Farm Bureau News Orange Grilled Mama Jeanne’s Stuffed Peppers Pork with Honey-Mustard By Marie Bolt Dip Yields: 4 servings By Shana Beattie 1 pound hamburger Prep Time: 30 minutes 1 can diced tomatoes Cook Time: 10 minutes 1 teaspoon salt Yields: 6 servings 1 teaspoon pepper 6 pork chops, bone-in 1 cup cooked rice or boneless 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups cheese, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground black 4 or 5 large bell peppers (boil peppers for 10 minutes and clean out) pepper Preheat oven to 350°F. 2 medium lemons In large pan, brown hamburger meat, then drain. 3/4 cup orange marmalade Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, rice, Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup 1/2 cup chicken broth cheese to meat. Simmer for about 15 minutes. 1/4 cup honey Stuff peppers with meat mixture and top with cheese. Place in baking 1/4 cup Dijon-style dish and bake for 30 minutes. mustard 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Set aside. Finely shred enough zest from the lemons to make 1 tablespoon. Squeeze enough juice from the lemons to make 1/4 cup. For marinade: In medium nonmetallic bowl, combine orange marmalade, broth, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add pork; toss gently to coat. Place in zipper bag and mari nate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours, turning occasionally. Food Facts For dipping sauce: In n According to the Food and Drug Administration, the agency does small bowl, combine honey, not allow meat to be sold with traces of antibiotics above strict mustard and mayo. Cover and safety limits. chill until ready to serve. n On average, Americans spend roughly 10 percent of their income Drain pork and discard on food, versus other countries around the world that spend marinade. roughly 18 to 25 percent, according to the educational resource Preheat gas grill. Reduce The Hand That Feeds U.S. to medium heat and place n While organic food often is more expensive than conventional chops on grill rack. food, there is no difference in nutritional value, according to a Cover and cook about 7 to review of 400 scientific papers on the health impacts of organic foods, published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science 9 minutes or until chops are and Nutrition. slightly pink and the juice runs clear (145°F). Find more food facts at www.FindOurCommonGround.com.

West Virginia Farm Bureau News 23 You can rely on Nationwide Agribusiness, too. They’re the #1 farm insurer in the U.S. They’re also the only company with On Your Side® Farm Reviews that help make sure your farm has the coverage you need at the right price for you.

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