COSHOCTON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE peppers , zucchini , squash , mushrooms , onions , potatoes and summer squash .
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“ Our old facility had seen 50 cycles of cattle and was at the end of its use for life , so we went to soil and water to help us with planning .”
— LB Porteus Farms Brent Porteus
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state government and is given the responsibility of protecting soil and water resources . Funding begins at the local level with funds matched by the State of Ohio . In
2022 , 113 conservation practices and 4,276 acres of cover crops provided $ 461,965 in federal and state cost share funds paid to Coshocton County landowners . Cost share and state funding provided a $ 3.13 return on every local dollar invested .
“ That ’ s a pretty good return ,” Bigelow said . “ We are proud of that and the work we do in our community .”
For more information on the local soil and water office , visit www . coshoctoncounty . net / swcd / or call 740-622-8087 ext . 4 .
Irrigation technology was discussed and demonstrated during a stop at WenMar Farms .
Grilling fruits , veggies adds taste and color to your plate
I still remember the first time my husband added some asparagus from our garden to the grill . We marveled at the taste , and it gave us a new reason to love the nutrient-rich vegetable .
It remains our favorite way to cook it .
We drizzle the asparagus with a little olive oil , add some seasoning , then place it in a grill basket , preferably with some other vegetables , and we have a quick dish for a summertime meal .
Grilling fruits and vegetables is a great way to add taste and color to your meals and an easy way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your meals . At this point in the season , many fruits and vegetables are plentiful , so it ’ s easy to get your recommended daily amount .
Choose firmer vegetables for grilling like corn ,
COSHOCTON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE peppers , zucchini , squash , mushrooms , onions , potatoes and summer squash .
Just about any fruit can go on the grill as long as it ’ s fairly firm and not overripe . Peaches , melons , pineapple , pears , tomatoes , bananas and mangos are just some of the fresh fruits that will hold their shape over the coals .
Using wooden skewers is a great way to grill vegetables and even fruit .
In an article for the USDA ’ s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program , registered dietitian Wendy Beckman suggests grilling strawberries by placing them on a wooden skewer and brushing on a mixture of lemon juice and honey . Grill for about 10-12 minutes , turning once in the middle of the grilling time . Pineapple also can be grilled in the same way , she wrote . You can cut up vegetables and grill them on wooden skewers as well .
Fruit kabobs cooked on the grill make a tasty and healthy dessert . Here is the recipe from SNAP-Ed ’ s Celebrate Your Plate :
Ingredients
1 cup pineapple chunks 1 peach , cubed 1 banana , sliced
Directions
Place fruit chunks on skewer to make kabobs . Grill or broil on low heat
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until the fruit is hot and slightly golden . If using wooden skewers , thoroughly soak skewers in water ( about 30 minutes ) prior to using to prevent burning .
When grilling fruits and vegetables , there are a few
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