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Patrice Powers-Barker

City Mouse Visits the Country this Week

Remember the story City Mouse, Country Mouse? From the country or the city or somewhere in between, agriculture touches all of our lives. The Farm Science Review is a three-day annual event, recognized as a showcase for the latest technologies in agriculture and natural resources. The Farm Science Review highlights all aspects of farming through […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Lee Richter, Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Assistant, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, richter.71@osu.edu

Where City Meets Country

“Where City Meets Country” is the theme at our county fair. A county fair is a place to highlight the value of agriculture within and surrounding both urban and rural areas. For many Ohioans who grew up participating in a youth program like 4-H or FFA, the county fair might bring back a lot of […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Lee Richter, Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Assistant, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, richter.71@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Bonnie Ward, July 10, 2014

SOURCES:

  • Ohio State Fair History http://www.touring-ohio.com/fairs/ohio-state-fair-history.html
  • Ohio State Fair http://ohiostatefair.com/
  • 2014 Ohio County Fairs http://www.agri.ohio.gov/divs/fairs/docs/Fairs_Brochure.pd

Enjoying Current Food Trends

Guess who made the top 10 food trends of the year? Answer: The Midwestern Food Movement! The Food Channel’s top-ten list highlights farm fresh foods such as root vegetables, steak and chicken recipes with a contemporary edge. This reminds me of menu items at my local cafés like BBQ Short Ribs with Ohio Peaches or […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Melissa Welker, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, Maumee Valley EERA, welker.87@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://www.foodchannel.com/articles/article/2014-top-ten-food-trends-part-i/#ixzz31q7knETX
  • http://ohioproud.org/
  • http://farmersmarketcoalition.org/

Farm to School in Ohio

In 1917 an OSU Extension Agricultural Agent reported, “The first problem presented to me was to rouse the county to the need for an increased production of food.” In 2014, Farm to School offers the opportunity to rouse the state to connect local youth with local food! From the cafeteria, local food can be served at […]

Build a Better Breakfast for Your Family

The numerous health benefits of a well-balanced breakfast have been well documented for adolescents and adults alike. These benefits include: Energy. Consuming a well-balanced breakfast gives an energy boost in the morning. Eating first thing in the morning helps to jump-start the metabolism. Consuming complex carbohydrates (fruit, whole grains) along with a protein source (yogurt, […]

WRITTEN BY: Ashley Parris, University of Toledo, Public Health Intern with Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, Ashley.Parrish@rockets.utoledo.edu

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Photo from USDA/ARS Image Gallery

SOURCES:

  • http://www.eatright.org
  • http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

Let’s Celebrate!

The 100-year signing anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act which officially created the national Cooperative Extension System, will take place in 2014. Extension offices across country are planning celebrations this year to highlight our past and focus on the current application of Cooperative Extension’s mission and vision as we move into our next century.  This has […]

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