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Across The Fence OPEN HOUSE & PRIVATE TREATY CATTLE SALE APRIL 30, 2022 2288 Red Oak Road • Fordland, MO
10 a.m. Viewing Begins • 12:30 p.m. Lunch • 2:00 p.m. Bids Turned In
Selling: 2 & 3 Year Old Bulls By The #1 $Chb Bull In The Hereford Breed, Bred Cows, Spring Pairs and a Nice Set of Black Baldy Heifers L III TFL C609 IMPACT 1714
ONE OF THE HOTTEST BULLS IN THE HEREFORD BREED
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By Julie Turner-Crawford
arth Day is April 22, marking the 52nd anniversary of the “environmental movement” and encouraging people to think of ways to go “green.” There are trash pick-up and recycling events worldwide on Earth Day, and for some, the annual event is the only time they think about improving the planet. For farmers and ranchers, however, every day is Earth Day. Farmers and ranchers are the original environmentalists, and they are dedicated to being good stewards of the earth. The agriculture industry is tied to the land, so it only makes sense for farmers and ranchers to want to do what they can to protect it, but there have been a few bumps along the way. — Continued on Next Page
SIDE DISH
#1 for Combination of Ribeye, Marbling, $CHB HIS SONS SELL!
Daughters by A045, Granddam to Top Select Sires Bull
Catalogs Available by Request
L III X651 RITA A045
Contact:
Tyler Pollock, Herd Manager • 417-718-4011
Joe Rickabaugh, American Hereford Association • 785-633-3188 Tom Luthy, owner • Justin Hayden, owner
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes OFN Staff Favorite
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1 C heavy cream or half and half 1/4 C low-sodium chicken broth 1 pinch paprika 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish 2 Tbsp freshly chopped rosemary, plus more for garnish 2 tsp garlic powder 3 pounds Russet potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/2 C freshly-grated Parmesan 2 1/2 C shredded Gruyère Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream (or half and half), chicken broth, paprika, nutmeg, thyme, rosemary and garlic powder until combined. Line bottom of a slow-cooker with a layer of potatoes, then top with one-third of the cream mixture, 1/2 C Parmesan and 1/2 C Gruyère. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Remove the lid, turn off heat, and let set 30 minutes. (Drain any grease.) Transfer to a bowl and garnish with more thyme and rosemary, then serve.
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Julie Turner-Crawford is a native of Dallas County, Mo., where she grew up on her family’s farm. She is a graduate of Missouri State University. To contact Julie, call 1-866532-1960 or by email at editor@ozarksfn.com.
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APRIL 11, 2022
