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Food & FamilySuper Foods for a Super Weekend

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Susan Flint's, Piggy Tenderloins. Inspired from a German product.

Today I’m sitting through a six-hour session on finance. While I appreciate how important it is for any farm or any business to understand operating performance and getting a return on one’s investments, I have to admit that my mind has wandered more than once to food!

Asset turnover brought to mind apple turnovers. Margins brought to mind margarine, which in turn led to think about how Real® butter makes everything better. Butter made me think about bacon – and we all know that bacon makes everything better! :)

Thoughts of food reminded me that I have yet to share some of the wonderful recipes that were submitted for Latham’s Pin It to Win It Sweepstakes held in conjunction with the Super Bowl. There are so many great comfort foods and crock pot creations that you can bet I’ll be making many of these in the coming weeks for my family.

P.S. Be sure to turn to TheFieldPosition.com tomorrow when our Sweepstakes winner shares two of her family’s favorite recipes with us.

Emotion Catches Attention & Gives Reason to Share a Message: Social Media Told Ag’s Story on Super Bowl Sunday

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“Musings of a Pig Farmer”
By Larry Sailer

Even if I hadn’t been tuned into the Super Bowl on Sunday, news feeds on Facebook and Twitter accounts provided a play-by-play account – at least of the commercials. Who would’ve guessed that “farmers” would be trending during the Super Bowl?

The top Super Bowl spot, at least during the first quarter, was the “Got Milk?” ad featuring Duane “The Rock” Johnson. Soon thereafter Budweiser’s “Brotherhood” Clydesdale ad surpassed the Milk “Morning Run” as top ad, according to Forbes.

The commercial about the little Clydesdale is very much a true picture of how farmers feel about our animals. This particular commercial did a masterful job of telling a farmer’s story and showing an emotional connection with his animal, which brings up an important point I’ve been trying to make: emotion attracts the attention of those whom we want to share our message.

For years and years, those of us in the ag community have talked about facts and science. We’ve been armed with research and data– and we’ve been largely overlooked. To get noticed for the right reasons, farmers must use emotion to gain attention of the non-farming public and to share our messages! Why? Because agriculture is relevant today – maybe even more so if you take into consideration the growing world population – as it was when 98% of all people were farmers.

Recently, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said rural America is less relevant now. Really? Farmers and ranchers provide food, fiber, and fuel for this country. Products made from agricultural products are used to make medicines and other products used for healing, such as pig skin for burn grafts and heart valves. Knowing that my pigs are helping feed people – and heal their hearts – is a source of pride.

There are many reasons that I Am Agrihculture Proud. Nothing stirred Pride, Passion and Conversation on Sunday – and nearly every minute since it aired – like the Dodge Ram truck commercial featuring a poem recited by Paul Harvey during the 1978 FFA annual convention. It was a nice, little piece that paid tribute to farmers and God, both of which have been getting bad press lately!

Dodge Ram’s ad is part of a campaign to support the National FFA Foundation’s hunger initiative “Feeding the World – Starting at Home.” Each time this commercial is watched online, the National FFA earns $1 up to $1 million! Check out this post by fellow Franklin Count farmer, Val Plagge, “for the rest of the story.”

Also be sure to check out these related blog posts from farmers across America:

While this list is long, I’m sure it’s not complete. Feel free to share additional links. A special thanks to I Am Agriculture Proud for starting this list of great blogs!

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Food & FamilySomething Delicious is Stirring at Latham

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Sharing never tasted so good.

As New Year’s parties become mere memories, my focus shifts to the next big reason Americans have to gather together and celebrate with great food – Super Bowl Sunday.

I’ve learned that massive quantities of hot food and cold drinks are paramount for hosting a successful party. That’s why I’ve asked Latham employees to share some of their favorite recipes for comfort foods and appetizers. What I really enjoy about these recipes is that you can “fix ‘em and forget ‘em.” There’s no need to spend your time in the kitchen when there’s a party going on!

What are your favorite party or potluck recipes? Email them to me at
shannonl@lathamseeds.com or submit your recipe via our Latham Hi-Tech Seeds Facebook page. We’ll post recipes on our blog in advance of the Super Bowl. It’s a win-win: readers will get to enjoy your recipe, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a 6-quart locking crock pot!

We’re also gathering ideas on Latham’s Pinterest account, so feel free to follow our “Super Bowl Party” board. If you have any great Idea’s make sure to tag us in your pin. (@Latham Seeds #LathamSuperBowl)

Email your favorite party or potluck recipe to shannonl@lathamseeds.com and be entered into a drawing for this Locking Crock-Pot. Submit your favorite recipe via our Latham Hi-Tech Seeds Facebook page for a double entry into the drawing!

Entries due January 25, 2013.

BEEF STEW
from Joy Bonin, Latham Office Manager

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. cubed stew meat
  • 2 cans beef broth
  • ½ package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 lb. carrots
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 8 potatoes chopped

Directions:

  1. Combine stew meat, beef broth and onion soup mix in a Dutch oven.
  2. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
  3. Then add vegetables to pan and bake at 350° for another hour.
  4. I make and serve with a loaf of homemade bread. I make it in the fall for our extra hired help, and we also like it on a cold winter evening in the winter.

Turkey, Bean & Vegetable Chili
from Sandie Worner, Latham Sales Account Manager

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 med uncooked onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 2 large uncooked carrots (chopped)
  • 1 yellow & 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 29 oz fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 15 oz fat-free canned refried beans
  • 29 oz canned diced tomatoes w/ mild green chiles
  • 15 ½ oz canned kidney beans, rinsed & drained

Directions:

  1. Coat a 12” sauté pan with cooking spray, & brown ground turkey over medium heat, drain & set aside.
  2. Coat a large pot with cooking spray, cook onion until soft but not browned; add garlic & cook for 1 minute. Add carrots, celery & peppers, cook for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt & cayenne and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in broth, tomatoes, both types of beans, cooked turkey & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low & simmer uncovered for 1 hour stirring occasionally.

OPTION: If you prefer less spicy chili, leave out the cayenne and use tomatoes without green chiles.