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hings are changing in our world, and folks are facing a new “normal.” We’re also learning the meaning of the term “social distancing.” Julie Turner-Crawford COVID-19 has shaken the lives of is a native of Dallas many and caused major impacts on our economy, County, Mo., where she not to mention sending some people in a tizzy for grew up on her family’s toilet paper. farm. She is a graduate Businesses, schools and other “gathering spots” of Missouri State are closed, but our nation’s farms and ranches are University. To contact still open for business. Julie, call 1-866-532-1960 The federal government and the Centers for or by email at editor@ Disease Control and Prevention have deemed ozarksfn.com. agriculture a “critical industry” during this pandemic. This is a reminder that farmers and ranchers are critical every day – even when times are good. Some producers may be thinking it’s all for not as markets take hits, and row croppers are struggling to get into their fields because of continuous rains. We have to remember consumers are counting on us. Like many of you, I’ve gone to the grocery store in recent weeks and found some things on my list out of stock. Bread was scarce, so I decided I would make my own. I had some flour, but not enough, and my yeast was old, so down the baking aisle I went, only to discover it empty. I bought frozen hot rolls instead. There was plenty of milk in the cooler, which was on my list. There may only be two people in my household, but we’re milk drinkers, so I got two gallons, which is what we normally go through in a week. Luckily didn’t need any eggs; that area was picked clean. If I run low, I have plenty of neighbors I can purchase a couple dozen from. We have meat in the freezer, so I wasn’t looking to buy any, but I did see meat in stock. Ground beef is scarce and other cuts are expensive, making them out of the
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Directions: Mix all ingredients, except peanuts, in a large bowl. Add nuts and stir to coat. Spread mixture on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until all liquid is absorbed. Know a Good Recipe? Send in your favorite recipe to share with our readers. Mail them to: PO Box 1319, Lebanon, MO 65536; fax them to: 417-532-4721; or email them to: editor@ozarksfn.com
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