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November 2015

• Hybrid pumpkin cultivates funds for breast cancer research • Caron CEO releases first book

• The internship I didn’t want....

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Hybridp umpkin cultivatesfu ndsfor breast cancerr esearch

A heap of pink pumpkins lay dormant after being collected on Colvin Farms in Glasgow. Soon they will decorate porches, tables and lawns across Missouri.

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Concordia native named USDA Chief of Staff in Washington, D.C. Story by Charles Dunlap Staff Writer Karla Thieman, originally of Concordia, started an exciting new venture with the United States Department of Agriculture last month — she was named as the department’s chief of staff.

“Karla brings to this position strong leadership, sound judgement and a fierce passion for agriculture and rural America,” said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, in a press release. “Karla also understands that USDA is helping to lead transformational change across the country in energy, nutrition, trade, research, conservation and in building a bio-based economy from the ground up.”

Thieman first joined USDA April 2014, as a senior policy advisor to Vilsack, also later serving as chief of staff to Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden.

Prior to joining USDA, Thieman worked for the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee. She also worked on the campaigns of U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo.

Working on those successful campaigns helped her hone skills,

she said.

“I think personal achievements for me were gaining management experience at a young age — both managing large staffs and budgets,” noted Thieman, in an email.

She added she had an ultimate desire to work in Washington, D.C., and working on the Senate Agriculture Committee allowed her to do so. While working for the committee, she was under three different chairmen — U.S. Senators Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., and D e b b i e Stabenow, D-Mich.

“I got there in a little bit of a roundabout way, but agriculture policy was something I studied in college and had been following closely for a number of years,” said Thieman. “It was a dream come true to have the opportunity to work on the agriculture committee. The biggest achievement there was to help write and pass

the 2014 Farm Bill.”

She worked on a number of policy issues, including livestock, dairy, energy and regulatory programs for the bill.

Each of the three chairs were different, with

Karla Thieman

Harkin and Lincoln having the biggest differences.

“Senator Harkin was more populist and fairly progressive. Senator Lincoln was very much a moderate and was chair in a very difficult time where she faced a tough re-election,“ related Thieman.

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“WhenI gotin to high school,Igot really bigi ntot he economicsp art ofit, ”Ri chard said.

Hedevelo peda bu siness planinschoo lt hatplow edth e wayforhis curre ntfa rm.W hen hewasjus tst arting out,he had tomodifyano ld corn planterto handlethep umpkinseeds .It tookthreet of ouryea rsofe xperimentinga ndad justingbe forehefinally gotit right.

Richard unearthedthe PorcelainD ollF1 p umpkinsin a seedcatalogin t he fall of20 14.

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somethingdi fferent,”R ichard noted. “I’ve never seen anything quiteli keit. ” Strawbal es arest acked throughout theC olvin’sf ront yardfor the numerouspu mpkin andgou rdd isplays.T he satisfiedc ustomerstha tc ome back yearafte ry eartop urchasep roduce are ColvinFa rms’on ly form ofad vertisement. Aside from wordof mouth,th eyal so sellwh olesalepum pkinst o roadsidest andscl osert ol arger cities.W ith everyvi sitor that stopsby ,R ichardex plains whatt hePo rcelainD ollp umpkinsar e,o rth ere asonb ehind growingt hem ont heirf armt his year.

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Displayed neatly among bright orange, red and green rinds are pink pumpkins on Richard Colvin’s roadside stand.

Richard is the owner of Colvin Farms, located off 87 Highway in Glasgow.

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A Porcelain Doll F1 pumpkin awaits picking in one of Colvin Farms’ pumpkin patches. site,p inkpu mpkinsw ill startof f withasa lmoncol ora ndw ill developa pi nkers hade witheach dayo fgr owing. Allva rietiesof pumpkins have anav eragem aturityof 10 0 days.

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FARM TALK You’ve heard all that lingo from your farm friends for years. See how Farm Savvy you are!

Can you match the definition with the word? ____1. Accredited Herd ____2. Brown Swiss

____ 5. Mad Cow Disease ____ 6. Polled ____ 7. Rural Electrification Administration

____3. Acre ____4. Gross Profit

____ 8. Spring Wheat

A. The unit most commonly used to measure farm and ranch land in the United States: 43,560 square feet.

B The difference between the warehouse cost and retail price, expressed as a percentage of the retail price.

C A herd of dairy cattle certified by two successive tests to be free of tuberculosis.

D Breed of dairy cattle that originated in Eastern Switzerland . Comes in various shades of brown.

E. To cut off or shorten a growth. Usually means naturally hornless cattle.

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A former USDA agency that administered programs for electrification and telephone service. Was abolished in 1994 and its functions are now performed by the Rural Utilities Service in USDA.

G Bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

H Planted in the spring and harvested the following summer.

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ied personalities and types of lawmakers also helped Thieman

hone other skills. “...Each were on very different ends of the spectrum. That’s part of the learning to be a staffer, though. You have to learn (about) the member you are working for and how to represent them and their constituents in the best possible way.”

Growing up in Concordia helped Thieman on her career path, she noted.

“Growing up on a farm and in a rural community provides real life perspective for the work that we do and the impact it has,” she said.

The biggest surprise working in Washington on agriculture policy, Thieman said, is how few of her colleagues actually came from rural communities.

“There are certainly some ... but I think we are in the minority,” she said.

“I think having that complete understanding and not just what we picked up from reading papers certainly provides an advantage, and we are able to be better advocates for farmers and rural America.”

A number “The number of Thieman’s skills develof Americans oped while engaged in participating in extracurfarming has ricular activibeen on ties from her school years a steady in Concordia. She pardecline since ticipated in the early the Science Olympiad, as 1900s.” well as 4-H and FFA. There are a number of difficulties facing the agricultural industry, she said, one of which is a disconnect between farmers and consumers.

“The number of Americans engaged in farming has been on a steady decline since the early 1900s. As consumers become several generations detached from farming, they are also becoming more interested in where and how their food was produced,” she said.

This is causing some ripples as

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consumers are increasingly looking at a number of issues, which include animal welfare and genetically modified organisms, she said.

“I think there’s a silver lining and an opportunity to create new, niche markets for the consumers that are willing to pay a premium for products that meet their desires. As long as there aren’t sweeping measures put in place to hinder our ability to produce food,” said Thieman.

Another issue facing agriculture is finding the next generation of farmers.

According to Thieman, by 2050 global population will hit more than 9 billion people.

“To meet food demands of that population, we will need to double our crop production. The average age of a farmer in the U.S. is 58. We spend a good portion of time thinking about how do we find the next generation of farmers, and if there are changes to programs that can be made to encourage new and beginning farmers,” she said.

Of recent policy items that were Thieman’s focus, a major one was the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which reached a deal Monday, Oct. 5. While the U.S. and 11 other countries agreed to the accord, it still has to face congressional debate. “...Many in agriculture are watching very closely, and there are always trade barriers other countries put up against our products that are not based on science that we are working to break down,” she said.

Thieman’s appointment was a surprise and she said she’s incredibly honored to serve the department.

“USDA has incredible employees.

We are a large agency with roughly 99,000 employees in the U.S. and around the world,” said Thieman.

Thieman is the stepdaughter of Nancy Thieman, of Concordia, and the daughter of the late Jim Thieman. She is a 2002 graduate of Concordia R-2 High School and graduated in 2006 from the University of Missouri, in Columbia, with a degree in agriculture economics.

Contact Charles Dunlap at concordianreporter@centurytel.net Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the Oct. 7 edition of The Concordian, of which Charles Dunlap is the lead reporter.

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Caron CEO Doug Tieman releases his first book Flying Over the Pigpen: Leadership Lessons from Growing Up on a Farm As a boy growing up on his family’s pig farm in Blackburn, Doug Tieman learned about the importance of taking responsibility, asking for help when he needed it, working hard, delivering on his promises—and much more—from his father. Over the course of earning degrees, facing his own alcoholism and embracing recovery, pursuing a career and establishing his leadership in the addiction and behavioral healthcare field, Tieman frequently reflected on the powerful messages in his father’s stories as well Contributed image

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as developed his own inspirational lessons. In “Flying Over the Pigpen: Leadership Lessons from Growing Up on a Farm,” Doug Tieman offers those messages to inspire and guide anyone on the path to career success. Combining poignant farm memories with practical advice for leaders, the author also reaches out to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction, reinforcing how his trusted approach to taking carefully-planned, methodical steps towards achieving career goals also applies to recovery.

“Why should anyone read this book?” Tieman asks, acknowledging the impulse to overlook yet another how-to book on leadership. Written in a down-to-earth style, “Flying Over the Pigpen” is simple to grasp and packed with useful information, sensible advice, and interesting anecdotes. It's accessible to anyone — from high school dropouts to Ivy League grads.

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November Outlooks

Temperatures

Precipitation

Soil Temperature

Weather Forcast

In stark contrast, dry weather in South Carolina and environs favored flood-recovery efforts. Across the central and eastern U.S., a period of warm weather was replaced by sharply cooler conditions. As a result, near normal weekly temperatures were noted across the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast, while cooler than normal conditions covered the Ohio Valley. At week’s end, a widespread freeze ended the Midwestern growing season—as much as 1 to 2 weeks later than the normal first freeze in some locations. Elsewhere, a period of record-setting Western warmth preceded the late week arrival of a slow-moving storm system.

Weekly temperatures averaged at least 10°F above normal in several Western locations, particularly across California, the Great Basin and the Intermountain West. By mid-October, however, locally heavy showers arrived in California and began to spread inland. The showers caused local flooding in southern California, the Great Basin, and parts of the Southwest, but also replenished topsoil moisture and benefited rangeland and pastures. The week opened on October 11 with a flurry of monthly record highs. In stark contrast, the week ended with sharply colder conditions in the Midwest and Northeast. By October 17, daily-record Midwestern lows included 26°F in Lincoln, IL, and 30°F in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Midwest Bulletin Dry weather dominated the country, favoring summer crop harvesting and winter wheat planting. However, topsoil moisture shortages continued to hamper wheat emergence and establishment in variety of regions, including portions of the Plains, lower Midwest and interior Northwest. Meanwhile, significant short-term drought continued to grip the South, primarily from the southeastern Plains to the Mississippi Delta.

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Crop Progress

Livestock Summary

Another dry week across Missouri allowed crop harvest to ad- vance although the lack of precipitation is worsening pasture conditions.

Temperatures averaged 62.0 degrees, 3.9 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.14 inches statewide, 0.53 inches below normal. There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending October 11.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 20 percent very short, 37 percent short, 38 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture sup- ply was rated 8 percent very short, 31 percent short, 57 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Corn mature reached 98 percent, 1 percentage point ahead of the 5-year average. Corn har- vest was 81 percent complete, 31 percentage points ahead of last year and 12 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans dropping leaves progressed to 71 percent, 9 percent- age points behind last year and the 5-year average. Soybean harvest was 31 percent complete, compared to 15 percent last year and 29 percent for the 5-year average. Cotton bolls open- ing progressed to 91 percent, 4 percentage point ahead of the 5- year average. Cotton harvest was 20 complete, 16 percentage points behind the 5-year average.

Receipts:3257 Week Ago: 1628 Year Ago: 2150 Compared to last week, feeders sold near steady to 5.00 to 20.00 higher, spots 30.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 5.00 higher.

FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs.

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230.00-265.00 198.00-226.50 178.00-213.00 183.00-198.00 171.75-193.25 165.00-185.35

FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs.

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200.00-243.00 182.00-211.00 180-00-209.00 162.00-184.00 162.00-173.25 157.25-171.00

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 11002300 lbs. 102.50-112.00, low dressing 82.00-101.50 SLAUGHTER COWS: Break-ing and Boning (75-85% lean) 74.00-88.00, Lean (85-90) 72.0084.50 COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce REPLACEMENT COWS: Scarce

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piring leaders, “you should read it because you'll get far more than you bargained for.”

A testament to the effectiveness of what he preaches and practices, Tieman became a CEO by the time he was 40 and is acclaimed for leading Caron Treatment Centers to its present status as one of the largest and most successful not-for-profit addiction and behavioral healthcare facilities in the country.

Caron has residential treatment facilities in Pennsylvania and Florida and regional offices in Atlanta, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Through a mix of engaging, instructive stories and concrete actions, “Flying Over the Pigpen” emphasizes top leadership lessons. Along the way, readers will learn:

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The

key characteristic that

sets outstanding leaders apart: desire.

“The first step to being a leader is wanting to lead,” Tieman stresses. All other leadership characteristics (intelligence, diligence, having integrity, and so on), whether a person is born with them or develops them, depend on possessing a true leadership yearning.

• How to plan to be a leader— from carefully choosing targets and setting goals to finding the right organizational culture and seeking out mentors and allies—and why being a “copycat” of exemplary leaders is ... good!

• Why it pays to act like a leader in advance of being in a leadership position, and why great leaders root for their people, care deeply about the work they do, and dare to “sin boldly” — that is, be decisive and act with gusto. “The only bad decision is indeci-

sion,” Tieman contends.

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How to navigate their way to

leadership success—with pointers on recognizing their own weaknesses, avoiding empowering idiots, getting (and keeping) all employees moving in the right direction, motivating people to exceed expectations and take pride in their accomplishments ... and more.

• Urging leaders to continually learn, move on to the next level of achievement, and give back, Flying Over the Pigpen is a can-do leadership guide for real people with the desire and determination to lead — and do good!

Caron is encouraging its fans and followers to use the hashtag #FlyingOverDT for all social media content.

All author proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to patient scholarships at Caron.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Doug Tieman is president and CEO of Caron Treatment Centers, one of the nation’s largest providers of addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment for adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors, and affected families.

Taking over the helm of Caron in 1995, he is credited with leading the organization to its current standing as a world-class recovery facility with more than $100 million in annual revenues.

Caron operates residential centers in Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas, as well as regional offices in Atlanta, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. One of five sons raised on a family pork farm in rural Missouri, Tieman achieved his dream of becoming a CEO by age 40. He struggled with alcoholism and remains in recovery. Married and a father of four, he lives in Pennsylvania.

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John’s Jargon Q. A. Q. I’ve been using my current program for quite a while now, and while it’s become second nature, I’m not seeing much of a yield increase. I’m seeking a product or program that will not just increase yield but help in the health of my soil and plant?

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Absolutely! Your situation is one that farmers all over the world deal with often. First, I tell them that they have overcome one of the biggest obstacles — realizing that a change needs to be made to bring their wishes to fruition! Secondly, it is important to make a very informed and educated change. Many times we jump to the first product or company that comes along. It is imperative to educate yourself on the type of product, then the actual product that is being offered, and the company and its team that will be along for your journey.

Biologicals are a great answer for what you are wishing to accomplish. I have been doing extensive research and Big Smart Plots™ on my research farm for almost a decade. Basic Solutions Research™ is one of my companies that is located on The Farm™ in Garden City, Mo. I encourage folks to come out and take a look at the many test, strip and replicated trials that I conduct — my goal being to bring you high quality, consistent information and product lines. Biologicals can complement or sometimes even replace traditional fertilizers while often lessening the use of chemicals. So while it may be a cost to add a biological to the mix … you are saving money in other areas, not even mentioning the yield increases per acre that are going to give you a great return on investment. This is what Biologicals can do for you …. They address many issues, such as your soil health, plant health, organic matter, bringing big yields with less insect pressure and disease. Let’s

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talk about soil. Biologicals enhance soil structure in a few ways, adding microorganisms and friendly bacteria that work to unleash bound nutrients that are laying dormant within your soil. Making the microenviroment within the soil perfect conditions to support maximum root growth, which gives the nutrients from the biological and healthy soil a highway to the plant’s cell wall for increased uptake of moisture and nutrients that are well metabolized by the plant. The larger roots are also leaving behind so much extra organic matter within your soil that will prove to be a huge help for your next crop. Now that the plant has metabolized the biological, you have a healthier plant that will have stronger cell walls, thicker stalks that are able to fight dormancy brought on by extreme weather conditions and to fight disease.

Q. A. Biologicals can actually do this in a couple ways.

We hear from farmers on a consistent basis that since they

Biologicals can reduce stress caused by insects and weeds at your current program and help prescribe a product or plan that will bring you big yield! Visit us at www.BigYield.us. Feel free to email me your questions: johno@agteampro.com. I would love the opportunity to share with you the amazing products and science along with great research that is going on right now that could benefit you.

I look forward to seeing you around the farm.

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How can biologicals reduce insect, disease and weed pressure?

have incorporated our biological with their current program, they are decreasing the need for their herbicides and insecticides. Plants are a lot like the human body, when we have a weakened immune system we tend to get sick or disease takes hold. Plants are the same. They need the proper nutrients, energy and cell health to support the plant as a whole. We know that prey (insects,weeds and disease) seek out the sick, injured and vulnerable. This is another way biologicals bring you a big bang for your buck! They are giving your plant what it needs to not just survive, but thrive. Biologicals save you money, make you money and save you time. I will include my information below, please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to take a look

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We are having such a great response to John’s Jargon and have great questions coming in monthly. We invite you to email us with your questions about Biologicals, and John will be happy to answer you right here. Remember to include your name and state if you wish! Thank you for your support. Email us at johno@agteampro.com Bio: John Ortiz is the owner of Basic Solutions Research, an agricultural research farm, and is the general manager of MOF2 in Garden City, Mo. Contact John at johno@agteampro.com or at MOF2, LLC – P.O. Box 401, Garden City, MO 64747. John can also be reached at 816-773-6018.

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homemade cookie contest results and recipes First place cookie, by Bev Brayman Mom's No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1 stick margarine 1/2 cup peanut butter dash of salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 cup oatmeal (Quick Cook) Combine sugar, cocoa, milk, and margarine and bring to a boil. Boil one minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, salt, vanilla, and oatmeal. Drop spoonfuls on to waxed paper.

Second place winner, by Jack Thompson CJ's Super Cookies 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 eggs 1 cup oatmeal

1/2 cup flaxseed meal 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 to 1 1/2 cups self-rise flour 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup raisins 2 cups chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Beat until fluffy, then add eggs. Stir in oatmeal, flaxseed meal, whole wheat flour, and 1 cup of self-rise flour. Add additional flour in 1/4 cup increments if dough is sticky. Stir in fruits, chips, and nuts. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet using a 2-tablespoon scoop. Bake 10-13 minutes until puffy and light tan.

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Third place cookie, by Raegan Thompson MJ's Snickerdoodles 1/2 cup butter or oleo 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cup flour

2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Thoroughly mix butter or oleo, shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls. Mix sugar and cinnamon, and roll balls in mixture. Place two inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Yields six dozen.

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14 missouri farms Recipes 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup butter

1 egg 1 1/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 15 fun-sized Snickers

Mix sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in a large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill for 1 1/2 hours. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Press 1/2 of dough into the bottom of the pan. Evenly place Snickers candy bars across the surface of the dough, leaving approximately a 1/2-inch rim around the pan. Take the remaining dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to approximately the same size as pan. Gently move the dough over the Snickers and press to seal the edges. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. When cooled, drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Allow bars and chocolate to cool completely before cutting.

Second place bar cookies/brownies: Andi Gooden Brownies

Third place bar cookie/brownie: Lori Price Heath Toffee Cookie Bars 2 egg yolks 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz. Heath milk chocolate toffee bits 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup butter, melted 2/3 cup cocoa, dark chocolate 2 cup sugar 4 beaten eggs 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons vanilla Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix together butter, cocoa, sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla in a saucepan. Mix together well, then pour into 9x13 inch pan.

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with powdered sugar.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Add butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg yolks to a large bowl and beat on the lowest speed until smooth and combined. Stir in flour, salt and 1 cup of the toffee bits. The mixture will be very thick and somewhat crumbly. Dump mixture into pan and press out evenly with wet fingers. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the crust.

Let them melt for approximately 5 minutes, then spread the chocolate over the top with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the remaining toffee bits over the chocolate. Let cool completely.

Refrigerate approximately 20 minutes before cutting. Lift using parchment paper to a cutting board and cut into squares with a large chef's knife. Store tightly covered up to a week.

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