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t’s the time of year again when we celebrate the contributions of women to agriculture. Recent stats show more than 55 percent of all farming operations in the U.S. have at least one critical female decision maker or operator. That number, according to the USDA, has risen since 2012. I know many fantastic lady farmers and ranchers. They are as capable as their male counterparts when it comes to handling livestock, driving anything they climb into, making repairs or building something from scratch, and they are pretty business savvy. I envy a few of them for their operations and abilities. Ladies, you also don’t have to be the “top hand,” which you likely are, at your family’s farm or ranch to be
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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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Taco Beef Nuggets with Tejano Dipping Sauce
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• 1 pound lean ground beef • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chilies, drained • 16 cubes Colby Jack cheese (1/2-inch) • 1 egg white • 1 Tbsp water
• 2 C crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips SAUCE: • 6 Tbsp prepared thick taco sauce • 3 Tbps honey
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine ground beef, taco seasoning and green chilies in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 16 portions; shape each portion around a cheese cube, completely covering cheese. Beat egg white with water in shallow dish until blended. Place chips in second shallow dish. Dip each meatball into egg white mixture, then into chips to coat completely. Press each meatball into a flattened nugget shape, generously coating both sides of nugget with chips. Spray large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place nuggets in baking pan; spray tops of nuggets generously with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds or until warm. Serve nuggets with sauce. Know a Good Recipe? Send in your favorite recipe to share with our readers. Mail them to: PO Box 1514, Lebanon, MO 65536; fax them to: 417-532-4721; or email them to: editor@ozarksfn.com
JULY 11, 2022
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