Fall 2022 Positively PA

Fall 2022 A Horse and a Vision Hollinger family follows dream to open horse business From Cow to Table Reedsville Creamery offers products on farm Published exclusively for Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members

President’s Page With the changing of the seasons and the beginning of the harvest just Introducing you to the food and culture around the corner, I can’t help but be excited to see the result of the hard work that make Pennsylvania a great state. of farmers across Pennsylvania come to fruition. Fall 2022 Vol. 15 No. 4 In a year that has brought nothing but challenges to countless folks across Pennsylvania, whether it was dealing with rising fuel and fertilizer costs, increases Editorial Staff in the cost of feed or dry spells that have affected crops, farmers have once again found a way to persevere. Publisher Justin Clapper Editor Will Whisler At its roots, perseverance is a necessity in the farming community, and we as Pennsylvania farmers have once again rose to the challenge to feed our neighbors. Graphic Designer Holly Cameron If anything, a trying year has reminded me of the importance of having farmers get out and share their stories. Contact As farmers, we owe it to ourselves and to agriculture to advocate for the [email protected] individuals who sacrifice time, comfort, and their finances to put food on tables. PO Box 8736, Camp Hill, PA 17001-8736 It is what makes having an organization like Farm Bureau so important to support fellow farmers. 717. 7 61. 2 740 It is because of the hard work of our staff and members that Farm Bureau Advertising Coordinator has had a monumental impact on the state legislature this year. Kim Flegal | [email protected] | 717.731.3580 Through creating funds for conservation with the new Agricultural Conser- vation Assistance Program, working with the Environmental Protection Agency Connect to meet water quality goals in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and pushing for legislature that will provide Pennsylvania-produced whole milk in our schools, positivelypa.com | pfb.com Farm Bureau has brought a consistent voice to the table in Harrisburg to continue to make an impact on legislation that allows farmers to maintain their way of life. Positively Pennsylvania (ISSN: USPS 2475- 4595) is published by Pennsylvania Farm Our job is to echo those words to lawmakers and explain how their decisions Bureau (510 S. 31st Street, Camp Hill, PA impact our businesses. The on-the-farm impact of proposed legislation must be 17011) four times per year in March, June, expressed to protect our farmers. September, and December. Paid for by $3 from membership dues as a subscription As the election approaches, we need to make it a priority to take advantage price. Periodicals Postage Paid at Camp Hill, of opportunities to interact with lawmakers – whether at their district office, by PA and at additional mailing offices. Business bumping into them at events like Ag Progress Days or by inviting them to the and Editorial Offices: 510 S. 31st Street, farm. We must educate ourselves about who is running for office and offer to Camp Hill, PA 17011-5214, Accounting and be a resource on issues. Circulation Offices: 510 S. 31st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011-5214. POSTMASTER: Send ad- I believe that every farmer has a story they can share that can make a difference dress changes to Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, for the future of agriculture and it is up to us to tell it. Don’t let your voice be silent. 510 S. 31st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Rick Ebert, PFB President Farm Bureau is not a government agency, but a voluntary organization rooted in agri- culture which works to improve the quality of life of its members. One way Farm Bureau accomplishes this goal is by delivering sav- ings to members on a broad array of useful products and services. Farm Bureau uses the group purchasing strength of its member- ship to leverage these valuable benefits. Your membership support is the driving force that enables Farm Bureau to secure a better price for you on things like vehicles, hotel lodging, amusement park tickets, utilities, and much more. Your membership is the power that makes your Farm Bureau savings possible! 2 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

Contents 6 17 25 County Connect Out of this World Uncorked Fun 4 Exploring Greene County 17 Chester County farm offers 29 Juniata Valley Winery provides From Cow to Table unique dairy experience variety of entertainment 6 Reedsville Creamery Farm Fresh Happening Here offers products on farm 21 Recipes for the fall 32 Arts, festivals, food, and more! A Horse and a Vision Past and Present Garden Guidance 13 Hollinger family follows 25 Valley View Farm offers new 34 Fun with blackberries dream to open horse business identity with blast from the past positivelypa.com 3 Cover photo: Amanda Hollinger poses with one of her horses on her Dillsburg farm. Hollinger has made a career out of training and breeding American Paint horses.

County Connect Photo Credit: Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency Created in the 1700s, Greene County was taken from part Mason-Dixon Historical Park of Washington County and was named after Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene. Located in the extreme Southwestern visitgreene.org/explore/1262 corner of the state, Greene County is considered to be the The Mason-Dixon Historical Park was founded in the 1970s. “Cornerstone of the Keystone State” as it forms the dividing The park includes many different attractions, from basketball boundary of the Mason-Dixon Line and Western boundary. courts, baseball fields, an amphitheater, six hiking trails, and a mountain biking trail. What is unique is that each trail has a Greene County is known for its former rail corridor, which unique view for hikers to experience. The Mason-Dixon Marker was once a key part in the county’s coal operation, running Trail leads to the original stone placed by Mason and Dixon. alongside the Monongahela River. Greene County played an The West Side and Blue Trail are good trails to view the West integral role in Pittsburgh’s steel production as the Monongahela Virginia sunset. River served as the main access point to both the Allegheny and Ohio rivers, 60 miles north in the city. Today, sites along the Greene River Trail show remnants of old barges that were used to carry coal from coal mines attached to the trail. Greene County is a predominantly rural county with a rich agricultural and coal mining history that specializes in outdoor recreation, history and numerous unique festivals throughout the year. It is also home to the Warrior Trail, a path that was created by Native Americans more than 5,000 years ago. Visitors can also walk along a portion of a 250-year-old survey expedition resulting in the Mason-Dixon Line, visit seven historic covered bridges, explore an old drive-in movie theater, visit the region’s water parks, play golf or find a good fishing spot. With many scenic views you can catch a glimpse of nature and history in the old mining county. Waynesburg Farmer’s Market County Fact: For those interested in the paranor- visitgreene.org/2022/06/waynesburg-farmers-market mal, the Greene County Historical Society and Museum The Waynesburg Farmers Market is one of the longest-running is a known hotspot for paranormal activity. Previously the farmer’s markets in Greene County. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Greene County Home for the Indigent, the facility was Wednesdays, customers can find a quaint market right next to much like an asylum. Employees and volunteers on the the courthouse. Enjoy shopping for farm-fresh produce, home- property have said to witness unexplained footsteps, rear- baked goods, wine, and hot lunches to-go. ranged objects, and even full body apparitions. 4 Positively Pennsylvania Summer 2022

Greene River Trail www.co.greene.pa.us/trail The seven-mile rail trail along the Monongahela River provides tranquil views of the river that are perfect for those interested in walking, jogging, and bicycling. This trail also winds through the coal mining region of Greene County, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the scenic woodlands while also experiencing a piece of Pennsylvania history. Covered Bridge Tour visitgreene.org/about-greene Integral elements of Greene County’s heritage include its seven covered bridges: Carmichaels, Cox Farm, King, Scott, Shriver, White, and Woods. Most of these bridges are more than 100 years old and contribute to the rich history that Greene County has to offer. The Carmichaels and White bridges are two of the 10 sites that participate in the annual Covered Bridge Festival, held every September. positivelypa.com 5

From Cow to Table The Reedsville Creamery produces, processes, and sells fresh dairy products directly from their Mifflin County farm Story and photos by William Whisler While Tim Kauffman, a Farm Bureau “It took a couple of months during member, and Zachary Kauffman work the spring,” Loren said. “The local work- Since its debut in 2019, the Reedsville on the farm, Loren Kauffman has been force is really good. I knew concrete so I Creamery has maintained steady success the one behind the scenes marketing and could do all that work myself and it really with a self-serve farm stand while mar- developing the business as it launched its went fast honestly. It helped that we were keting directly to consumers by inviting full-scale ice cream operation in mid-July. already familiar with (the process) from them onto their farm to purchase milk, opening up back at the farm.” yogurt, ice cream and other local produce “The idea just sounded fun. I really and dairy products. enjoy experiences and creating experiences The stand currently offers 12 flavors for people,” Loren said. “If I enjoy the of hand dipped ice cream and six flavors Built on a local is best mantra, the experience, I expect that others will as well. of soft serve ice cream. The Kauffmans Reedsville Creamery’s home base, located It’s just a way to bring people in and a also sell milkshakes, hot fudge sundaes on Honey Creek Road in Mifflin County, way to bring in that value-added product.” and other products. The turnaround is hyper focused on providing local process is at times almost instant. consumers with its products and only The ice cream stand came together in sells to a handful of small businesses and just a few months and is complete with “One Saturday morning I was making markets in the surrounding area, with tables, benches and a decent sized patio soft serve ice cream mix and we were the idea that small businesses and local that offers a unique place to sit and enjoy making cones that evening and that milk farming can thrive. ice cream in downtown Reedsville. had literally been in the cows that morning,” Loren said. “It is a really fresh product.” The creamery, which specializes in non-homogenized whole and flavored milk, has grown in popularity in Central Pennsylvania and the Kauffman family’s recent dive into a brand-new state of the art ice cream stand in downtown Reedsville has brought their farm to the forefront of local business. Mifflin County 6 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

On the farm, the family continues to focus on processing and providing its regular non-homogenized whole milk and flavored milk, yogurt, ice cream, local honey, and other fresh local goods. The Kauffmans recently started selling teas at their farm stand and in their other self- serve location in downtown Lewistown. Among the more popular products are Chocolate, Cookies and Cream and Strawberry flavored milk. The Reedsville Creamery also offers Vanilla, Root Beer and Chocolate Peanut Butter flavored milk. “Flavored milk is a big deal for us. We don’t homogenize our milk and we don’t homogenize our flavored milk either. We aren’t taking that cream off the top,” Lo- ren said. “So, if you keep all that cream in your product, you’re going to have a superior product in terms of health and taste. That’s really what set us apart from the beginning. We did a variety of unique stuff.” Being a small business has allowed for some wiggle room when it comes to creativity and the ability to branch out into new flavors, according to Loren. “That’s the beauty of being small,” Loren said. “You can be flexible. If I decide tomorrow I want to do a different flavor, I can get the labels approved and bam, it’s good to go. We use whole milk which makes our product better and tast- ier and then having unique flavors that people aren’t necessarily used to seeing every day. “We knew right from the beginning we wanted to open the farm store and then added the one in Lewistown. We Loren Kauffman stands in front of the Kauffman’s brand-new ice cream stand located in downtown Reedsville. positivelypa.com 7

The Kauffman farm, located in Mifflin wanted to do as much retail as possible just for sustainability County, is home to 110 dairy cows and on our end,” Loren added. “The more retail you can do, the the Reedsville Creamery’s farm stand. better business-wise and also, it’s a little bit of a unique idea as well. All of our (store) locations are self-serve and work off the 8 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022 honor system, which has worked beautifully.” At the root of it, the Reedsville Creamery is a family dairy that has worked diligently to branch out and provide new products to its Central Pennsylvania community. “I feel like we hit the jackpot in a lot of ways, being able to grow up on a family farm,” Loren said. “A lot of people didn’t get to have that and it’s fun to have kind of a place where you are anchored and that doesn’t change. We’ve had four generations there. I think that humans do well with an anchored space and that’s what I think a farm can provide.” Eventually, Zachary plans to take over the family farm while Loren will continue to handle the marketing side of things for the family. The Kauffman’s operation consists of 110 cows. “It’s really two separate beasts, it really is,” Loren said. “It can be really tough for farmers that are trying to do both, but it has worked out well for us because my dad and brother take care of the farm and I can handle that side of things.” As far as the future, the Kauffmans are keeping an open

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mind on where their creamery and farm use up as much as possible even just to doing and they support it,” Loren said. stores may take them. The stand, which differentiate ourselves from other people “Right away from the beginning we had is currently open Wednesday-Saturday is that have ice cream stands and also just a lot of support. Obviously, you have looking to possibly add some hours on quality wise.” people that try your products and maybe Tuesday and even begin selling food in they don’t like it, but we kept adding the near future with ingredients sourced In just its infancy, the Reedsville things here and there and the support for from other local farmers. Creamery has showcased a successful us has been great.” model of innovation by producing and “We are planning to add French fries processing their own products right on Learn more soon with locally produced potatoes,” the farm. Loren said. “We’re going to have cheese- www.thereedsvillecreamery.com burgers with local beef, locally produced “It was scary, I mean, there’s always wheat for the bread. We’re trying to a little bit of apprehension, because you hope that people appreciate what you are 10 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

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A Horse and a Vision Amanda Hollinger follows her dream of working with horses Story and photos by William Whisler who gave Hollinger her first opportunity to show a horse at 18. Amanda Hollinger always had a love for horses, even though she didn’t have a “My grandfather had a farm, but my horse of her own growing up. mom and dad were not into horses,” Hollinger said. “I just loved horses. My Participating in 4-H without an grandpa had a few mules and he milked animal to show, Hollinger began learning cows and I loved to go over there, but about showing horses at 16 and from my parents were kind of strict with me there, she was hooked. Once Hollinger growing up and my dad really taught got her driver’s license she began work- me responsibility from (him) growing ing as a farm hand, tending to halter up on the farm. We didn’t have animals horses before meeting a professional ourselves other than dogs and cats and horse trainer, Shannon Zimmer Rhineer, I didn’t take riding lessons then, so positivelypa.com 13

growing up I was kind of at the mercy continued her own training and learned “Shannon was a very huge role model of people in the industry that would give the ins and outs of the industry, from in my life,” Hollinger said. “I still run me time.” riding lessons, to breeding, showing things by a lot of the core values that horses and everything in between with a she taught me. I moved out when I was Following graduation, Hollinger, a dream in mind of eventually owning her 18 and she kind of took me in and said Farm Bureau member, moved out to own farm even though she was struggling that she knew my dream was to be an a farm and helped run it in exchange to scrape by. assistant some day and she was able to for discounted rent. Hollinger took the offer me that. I moved from Reading to filly she had from Zimmer Rhineer and Lancaster and worked for her full time learned how to ride and train a young from 2003-2006. I l worked 17-hour horse, as she got to finally experience days, seven days a week for $4 an hour, horse ownership firsthand. but I loved it. It’s something that I enjoy doing and didn’t want to stop doing.” Once Zimmer Rhineer returned for her horse, she was impressed with After three years of working with Hollinger’s teaching, as her horses Zimmer Rhineer, Hollinger purchased finished in the Top 5 at Hollinger’s first her first horse, an up-and-coming American American Paint Horses Association Paint Horse Association stallion named show in Dillsburg with the Pennsylvania Special Invitation. Hollinger began the Paint Horse Club. training process and soon after met her husband, Jason. It was then that she found that she was cut out for the profession. In January of 2013, Hollinger made the decision to start her own business Hollinger moved to Lancaster County and launched Hollinger Farms Inc., and to work on Zimmer Rhineer’s farm and Jason and Amanda got married in June of 2014 and then bought their own farm FSaalvliningtos in Dillsburg in 2015. Amanda works with the horses full time while Jason works CNho omiacteteriysounredvesetirnaftaionr., off the farm with his dad at their family heavy equipment business and assists Get the lowest price at over 7,000 locations where he can along with their two boys, globally, whether you’re packing up the car Trent, 4, and Case, 1. for a retro road trip or packing your boots for some serious leaf peeping. “That’s really the emotional part of it for me, is that we made this from To make your reservations use the Special Rate/Corp ID: 00209780 nothing,” Amanda said. “We didn’t get www.choicehotels.com | 800.258.2847 Special Rate ID and advance reservations required. Some blackout dates may occur. Discount cannot be combined with other offers. Must book online or via 800 number – cannot book inside hotels. 14 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

it inherited from family like a lot of tack up the horse and then they untack ridden daily between riding lessons and training for show competition. The trainers do. I feel as though I built this the horse. It’s not like some of the other Hollingers currently have a little over 20 horses on their farm. life and I’m really proud of that because barns where you show up and your horse The Hollingers still travel to shows it’s a labor of love.” is ready to ride, and you can only do it all over the East Coast and their show season runs from April through October. Today on her farm, Amanda trains for a half hour. “Last year we were gone almost horses for riding and for shows, offers “A lot of lesson horses can be kind every weekend to go to a day show or a weekend show,” Amanda said. “We were lessons and her and Jason also breed and of a pain to ride, or they are dead sided, going to the world show, and we needed sell horses themselves. or they don’t steer well. They’re frustrating, Amanda Hollinger, right, and her sons Trent, far left, and “It started with training, and with whereas my horses are show horses,” she Case, middle. training horses, you get at least one free added. “They are in training, I’m riding Trent poses in the Hollingers’ riding area. riding lesson per week,” Amanda said. them. I think they are more fun for the Case rides one of the “I feel that I can offer a kids to ride because they Hollingers’ horses on their farm with Amanda. very unique experience are better behaved, they where its way more laid York have slower gaits and back, it’s family oriented, County having them in a lesson low key. A lot of places program allows them to aren’t like that. I just want be more broke and safer.” people to (feel like they) The Hollinger farm fit and I make sure they has two arenas for riding, come and visit. The kids ride an hour an indoor and outdoor, and plenty of and they learn responsibility. I always tell space for horses to roam the grounds. them to plan for at least two hours. They The horses on the Hollinger’s farm are positivelypa.com 15

the practice so when we came home after accomplished horses, George, won a na- think that it allows them to learn core worlds, we did end up staying home for tional championship and was the highest values. It is a family-oriented atmosphere about a month. We plan on going back point-getting stallion at 2 years old. He’s and many of the people who come for to the world show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, currently 24. He showed under the name lessons love to play with the boys and again next year. We still do bigger shows Gorgeousorkie. the boys consider them family. I just love and medium shows.” it so much.” For the Hollingers, raising their Amanda has had plenty of success young boys on the farm has been a crazy Learn more with her show horses and has coached experience. multiple champion mares and has bred www.hollingerfarms.com champions herself. One of her most “It’s a great environment for the boys to grow up in,” Amanda said. “I 16 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

DAanirOyut oEfxThpiseWrioerlnd ce Milky Way Farm uses its “moolicious” ice cream to teach agriculture in an urban setting Story by Emma Shuey Matthews Eaglehouse said. “The robot “It’s like an EZ Pass,” Matthews caters to the cow’s individual needs and Eaglehouse said. “It feeds the cow a cer- Photos by William Whisler measures quality and quantity of the milk. tain amount of grain depending on the amount of milk produced. If there is an Located among the hustle and The dairy cows wear a collar that increase in milk, then the cow gets more bustle of urban development in Chester helps the robot recognize who they are, food the next day.” Springs, Milky Way Farm has been in allowing the machine to adjust to the the Matthews’ family since 1902. individual cow for milking. Technology has significantly helped to manage their milking process, so that Less than two miles from the Penn- sylvania Turnpike and just over 30 miles from Philadelphia, Milky Way Farm is used to welcoming people from all walks of life to enjoy a genuine experience, while providing an opportunity to be introduced to agriculture firsthand. “We are committed to the communi- ty,” said Carolyn Matthews Eaglehouse, a Farm Bureau member and third generation farmer at Milky Way Farm. “We want to educate (the public) so that future generations continue to come back to the farm.” Primarily a dairy operation, the Mat- thew’s milk 45 cows on their farm, and were some of the first to adopt new technology as one of the first farms in the nation to get into robotic milking. The Matthews’ family uses a Lely Milking Robot to manage their milking process. “We were one of the first seven farms in the U.S. to get a robot,” positivelypa.com 17

they have more availability to work on people in from New York, New Jersey welcoming atmosphere that everyone can appreciate. their other businesses, such as their and Philadelphia. In addition to selling dairy products, pumpkin operation which started in “With the ice cream the goal was Milky Way Farm also operates youth educational programs. Their summer 1986, honey, and their creamery. to extend the experience,” Matthews camp, which hosts 350 kids from ages 4-12, allows kids in the community to ex- In 2000, Milky Way Farm pursued Eaglehouse said. “Our ice cream is an in- perience the inner workings of the farm. The hope is to start their involvement at opening Chester Springs Creamery, an tergenerational product that is all about a young age to teach about agriculture and to have their family learn about ice cream business that would provide getting customers to be more vested in farming in an urban setting. more seasonal options that the commu- the farm.” “Education was always a mission for our farm,” says Matthews Eagle- nity could get involved in to help sustain They are also allergy conscious, fol- house. “How can [the kids] be a part of preserving the American tradition of the the farm. lowing “strict procedures to create a safe farm, but also something directly in their community.” In May of 2001, the creamery environment in a non-judgmental way,” Depending on their age, kids will opened with twelve ice cream flavors to according to Matthews Eaglehouse. learn a broad range of agricultural concepts, such as crops, conservation choose from. Now, with Sugar-free and sorbet practices, erosion control, and as they get older, they learn more intricate methods over 48 flavors of ice flavors are offered for of how to operate a farm. cream to choose from, Chester those who have dietary Because of the location, kids often their business has sparked County restrictions. Furthermore, come in having little to no experience a lot of interest in the to incorporate the diverse with agriculture, so having them come and learn about farming and then shar- community. The ice cream area of Chester Springs, ing that information with their families is important to Milky Way Farms to help flavors are named after the the creamery also incor- tell agriculture’s story. cows on the farm, with porates flavors that are the most popular flavors being classic based on different cultural preferences. Milky Way Vanilla, Geneva’s Chocolate, “It provides opportunities, in a space and Summer’s Sweet Strawberry. The here, for a very multicultural experi- creamery has also pushed the boundaries ence,” Matthews Eaglehouse said. of their flavors, incorporating seasonal Ice cream can bring individuals of all flavors like Sammi’s Smores, Pieta’s ages together, creating a space that cre- Passionfruit Pannacotta, and Abby’s ates memories for family members and Apple Cinnamon. Their idea for the visitors, alike. One of the farm’s main creamery was to find a way to expand goals is to appeal to the urban and di- new products on their farm. The farm is verse atmosphere that the area provides a popular agritourism destination in the and opening themselves to unique ideas Fall, with the pumpkin patch bringing from different walks of life to allow a 18 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

Our Cows, Our Milk... Your Favorite Premium Homemade Ice Cream it’s Moolicious! The Matthews’ pumpkin business has attracted more than three gener- ations of families, and their hope is to continue that. Overall, Milky Way Farm and the Chester Springs Creamery allows a fresh and unique experience that normally isn’t readily available in the suburbs. “There’s a little bit of something for everybody,” Matthews Eagle- house said. “I think it’s that making memories part that has been one of our missions, not just the education, but the memories that families get to experience together.” Learn more www.milkywayfarm.com Carolyn Matthews Eaglehouse scoops an ice cream cone inside the Chester Springs Creamery. Milky Way Farm offers visitors a unique feel with a true farm to consumer experience. positivelypa.com 19

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Dutch Apple Farm Fresh Dumplings All recipes courtesy of PA Eats Serves 4 Dough Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 10 tablespoons ice water Directions In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture using tines of fork, until butter resembles pea-size shapes. Stir in 10 tablespoons ice water until dough comes together. Form dough into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Apples and Assembly Ingredients 4 apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala or Fuji, peeled 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-in pieces 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Cut apples in half and remove the cores using a paring knife. Cut dough disc into 4 equal pieces. Using a rolling pin or large bottle, roll out each piece of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 7- to 8-inch square. Place apple halves, cut-side-together, on each square. Fill center of apple halves with 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Brush edges of squares with water. Fold corners of squares over apples, pinching edges to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden-brown and apple are tender, about 40-50 minutes. Serve warm. positivelypa.com 21

Pennsylvania French Onion and Apple Soup Serves 6 Ingredients Directions 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Melt butter in large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion to pot 3 large PA yellow onions, sliced thin and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring 2 PA-grown sweet or tart apples, occasionally, until onions are caramelized, about 40 minutes. peeled, cored and cut into matchsticks 3 to 4 fresh thyme sprigs Increase heat to medium and stir in apples, thyme and black pepper and cook Freshly ground black pepper 3 to 5 minutes, until apples are tender. Add wine and cook until almost completely 1/2 cup Madeira wine evaporated, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan. Stir in broth and cider and 4 cups low-sodium beef broth bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 1/2 cup PA apple cider Stir in vinegar and season with salt to taste. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Kosher salt Preheat oven to 500°F. While soup cooks, arrange bread in single layer on rimmed 1 small loaf PA sourdough bread, cut baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden. into small cubes 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls, leaving 1/2”-space at top. Top soup with layer of toasted sourdough and sprinkle with even layer of Gruyère. Arrange soup bowls onto rimmed baking sheet and bake 6 to 8 minutes, until cheese melts and is bubbling. For the ones who get it done. In the garden, around the house or at the office, expect quality products with special savings and free ground shipping. Account # 855488417 www.grainger.com/farmbureau

Skillet Stove Top Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes and Apples Serves 8 Stuffing: It’s not just for holidays! This classic, homey dish is hearty and delicious, served as a side or as the main course. We’ve added hearty sweet potatoes and juicy apples to stove top stuffing for texture, color, flavor and a nice nutritional boost. Ingredients Directions 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add sweet potatoes, apple, and celery and saute 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and over low-medium heat until the sweet potatoes have softened, stirring occasionally. chopped into small cubes This takes about 7 minutes. 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped Add sage and thyme to vegetable-apple mixture and stir until seasonings are well 1/4 teaspoon dried sage distributed. 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 box of stove top stuffing Add dried stuffing mix and liquid of choice to the skillet and stir. Increase heat to 1 1/2 cup low-sodium broth or water bring the liquid to a simmer, then turn off the heat and place lid over skillet. Allow to Pepper, to taste rest for 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Optional add-ins: dried cranberries or chopped walnuts eason with pepper. If using, top with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts. Optional: For a crispy top, place the skillet under the broiler for 3-4 minutes, or until the top layer is golden. Roasted Pennsylvania Directions Squash Seeds Preheat the oven to 350°F. Ingredients Scoop the pulp and seeds from the middle of the squash 1 local squash, cut in half and place in a bowl. Separate out the seeds and put them into a Olive oil, to taste colander, leaving the pulp behind. Salt, to taste Rinse the seeds under cool water to remove any pulp, then Your favorite spice or seasoning blend, to taste (we like cur- spread in a thin layer across a paper towel. Using another paper towel, gently pat them dry. ry, Cajun spice blends, or chili powder) Put the dry seeds into a bowl and toss with a liberal amount of olive oil, until they’re all coated. Sprinkle with salt and toss again. Sprinkle on the spice or your seasoning blend of choice. Spread the seeds out on a non-stick baking sheet in an even layer, and bake for approximately 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. When the seeds are toasted and crispy, remove them from the pan and allow to cool. Store them for up to 5 days in an airtight container. positivelypa.com 23

PA Eats Spicy Venison Chili Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 32 ounces beef broth 8 ounces mexican chorizo 2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, 2 pounds ground venison drained and rinsed 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped Shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, 3 cloves garlic, minced for garnish 2 tablespoon ground cumin Fresh cilantro for garnish 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander 2 tablespoons molasses 1 cup brewed coffee Directions 1/4 cup tomato paste Heat large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add chorizo, breaking up with wood- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from en spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set canned chiles in adobo aside on plate lined with paper towels. Add ground venison and onion to pot, breaking up meat with spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until venison is browned and onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Return chorizo to pot and add cumin, paprika, coriander, molasses, Are You Turning coffee, tomato paste, adobo sauce 65 This Year and salt. Stir until combined, then add and Going beef broth. on Medicare? Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste, and adjust salt and Choosing your Medicare spice if necessary. plan can be overwhelming. Stir in black beans and cook for It can be hard to figure out what you want, or more 10 minutes, until beans are warmed important, what you need. through. Serve topped with cheddar cheese Farm Bureau’s experienced and trained staff are ready and cilantro. to help. At no cost to you, we can: • Answer your questions • Explain and compare your options • Work within your budget • Help you make informed decisions about your Medicare coverage options Health Services Knowledgeable. Helpful. Dedicated. For Medicare Plan and Rate information that is available to you in your county, please call PFB Health Services @ 800.522.2375. 24 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

Valley View Farm Offers Rich History and a Vision for the Future Orndorff family embraces history of horse farming, welcomes future in wedding business Story and photos by William Whisler Nestled right within the heart of Greene County, Valley View Farm is known for its rich history of raising Belgian horses, a history that stems 117 years and five generations. The Orndorff farm, currently owned by fourth generation farmer Corbly Orndorff and his wife Christy, has always embraced the farm’s history in the farm business, but the family has long since looked for ways to keep the farm going from generation to generation. Valley View Farm was founded in 1905 by Corbly’s great grandparents, Corbly P. and Belle Orndorff, and has been passed down through four generations of the family. Each generation throughout the farm’s history has found a way to adapt the farm to continue it as a viable agricultural business. The farm originally operated as a carriage horse trading center, where Corbly P. sold horses and carriages to the local community before passing the farm down to the second generation. The second generation began raising purebred Belgian horses on the property in the 1940s when traditional horsepower became obsolete. positivelypa.com 25

With advancements in agriculture decision to put their barn through an cluded multiple bathrooms, air condition- following World War II, third generation farmers J. Clark and Mary Lou Litman extensive renovation with the idea in ing and a big parking lot next to the barn, Orndorff operated a farm machinery business while continuing to work with mind to host weddings on their farm. allowing visitors to experience a farm with Belgian horses. Clark traded used equipment with local farmers and was one of the “We began working on the barn in top-of-the-line amenities as well. first equipment dealers to promote the use of brush hogs to keep farm properties the beginning of 2014,” Christy said. Along with booking weddings, the neatly mowed. “The first wedding that family prides itself on Today, Corbly and Christy Orndorff, with children Cassandra and Caitlin, host we actually did was the offering more than just numerous weddings and events on the property and have continued the Belgian Fall of 2014. That was Greene a venue. One of the horse business, maintaining a herd size only because we had a County Orndorff ’s daughters, of around 40 registered breeding stock bride who was really Caitlin, serves as an onsite and over 80 head during spring foaling begging us to consider wedding coordinator and season. letting her get married the family works to be With the recent boom in barn wed- dings and events, the Orndorffs, Farm here. It was really within available to handle things Bureau members, realized that they had an opportunity. The Orndorffs made the the next couple years in 2015 and 2016 behind the scenes. that we really got into the business side “Most places anymore they are liter- of things. We had messages on our ally just opening the door for you the phone from people asking about getting morning of and showing up at midnight married there and it started to be this to close it up and you are doing everything rolling snowball where as a family we sat with moving the tables around and down and really decided to go all in.” setting your linens up,” Corbly said. “Our Since their start, the family put the situation, we do it totally different. We are barn through major renovations that in- here the entire day with the family – we It’s like eating out of the Show-your-phone palm of your hand. and save Save 50% on pizza, fast food, at sit-down restaurants and more…with the “My Deals” mobile app. Search and download “My Deals” at your app store here: For assistance go to https://pfb.enjoymydeals.com/ 26 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

give them space and their time, but we keeping the horses a part of the farm in into, the ability to adapt and change to try to handle all the other stuff and try the future to preserve that family heritage trends has proved to be a successful to have things ready when they arrive.” is extremely important. venture. “We are here throughout the day “For us, making this change just “Hopefully this can be something keeping restrooms stocked up and seemed to breathe new life back into the that can sustain this farm and this prop- everything clean,” Christy said. “I don’t farm around 2016-17,” Corbly said. “It erty through another generation,” Corbly want families to have to pick up trash. was a big change for us but a good one. said. “You just have to adapt and adapt We just make sure everything stays good I’m glad that the horses are still here fast. You have to move forward, and you and flowing and then we are available to and are a part of the farm and I hope can’t always do things the way that you them if they need anything.” that they always are a part of the farm in did last generation. We have to be open some capacity.” to new ideas to be able to continue as After hosting a few events, the agriculturists.” Orndorffs’ wedding and event business While agritourism and event coordi- has become a big hit in Southwestern nating is not something that the Orndorff Learn more Pennsylvania with close access from West family thought that it would ever get www.valleyviewfarmvenue.com Virginia, and the farm continues to be a unique destination that offers visitors a Corbly and Christy Orndorff glimpse into the farm’s past and future pose with two of their Belgian with the Belgian horses onsite. horses on their Waynesburg farm in Greene County. The Along with the business, the family farm has been in the family also partners with a local charitable orga- for multiple generations. nization, Butterfly Angels: The McKinley Anne Foundation, which is a local non- profit whose mission is to provide emo- tional and financial support for bereaved parents who have lost a child, including support groups and local resources. Christy, who worked for 30 years as a nurse, did a lot of grief work and found it important to give back to as many families as possible through their wedding venue business. The family donates 10 percent of all of its rentals to the Butterfly Angels organization. “The last 12 years I’ve been very fortunate to work as a home care nurse in pediatrics,” Christy said. “I just have a passion and heart for taking care of families who have children with life-threatening illnesses and my heart is even bigger for parents who have lost a child at any age.” Today, the Orndorffs still continue to raise their Belgian horses and still participate in a select number of shows. The farm has bred multiple champions including a national champion at the Ohio state fair a few years ago. To Corbly, positivelypa.com 27

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Uncorked Fun Juniata Valley Winery works to provide a one-of-a-kind destination experience Story and photos by William Whisler turned out to be a fruitful experience as Friday from the middle of May until the they set their sights on being a bed and end of September. For the last 10 years About 13 years ago, George Hazard breakfast that also could offer a winery we’ve been holding about 20 concerts and his wife Colleen made the decision to guests. per summer.” to change the direction of their careers and had thought that getting into the “Initially, we were going to be a bed The Friday Night Music events began wine business might be something that and breakfast with a winery,” Hazard as a true country event with bands they’d enjoy. said. “We started making wine from playing on a 20-foot hay wagon outside scratch, making it in our basement the winery until a stage was eventually After touring some wineries in New like everyone does. We started seeking crafted behind the Wilson House. The York and finding enjoyment in the enter- guidance from some of the few other events now feature food vendors, drinks tainment aspect that a winery can bring, wineries that are out there who were very from the winery and fire pits so that the Hazards decided to take a chance, helpful today. We started off with five visitors can bring a lawn chair and enjoy as the wine industry was just starting to different wines and I think we are close the concerts in the evenings. boom in Central Pennsylvania with the to 27 or 28 today.” idea that they could bring something new “One thing that makes it a success and exciting to Juniata County. Shortly after its opening, the Juniata is that we are bringing people in on a Valley Winery began offering concerts weekly basis,” Hazard said. “I think the When the Wilson House Bed and throughout the summer months with first time we had like 60 people and for Breakfast along PA Route 35 came Friday Night Music events. years, if we had 100 people, we thought up for sale in 2011, the Hazards, Farm that was pretty great and people loved it. Bureau members, jumped at the chance “At the beginning, we were just trying That’s really where we started to see the to do something different. to understand how the business works, business grow.” and as a winery, we were also in the In the years since with the boom entertainment business. There’s a big From there, the Hazard’s began of Pennsylvania wineries, distilleries and demand to go to wineries not only for traveling to wine festivals and marketing craft breweries have offered unique wine tasting, but also for music events,” their products to consumers outside of forms of agritourism statewide. Hazard said. “Back in 2013, there was Juniata County. nowhere in Juniata County to go see live For George, the idea to not be afraid music on a regular basis, so we decided “Living in a rural community like to branch out and try something new to have concerts on Friday nights every Juniata County there’s not a lot of popu- lation base so we had to go on the road,” Hazard said. “We were doing about 25 festivals a year and as time went on in the first five years, we were probably up to about 100 festivals. We were living our

The Juniata Valley Winery holds Friday Night Music events on Fridays from April and breakfast into a form of overnight until October, offering concerts throughout the season. lodging available to wedding parties the weekend of their events. Aisling Hall can weekends on the road and running our “Originally we had wanted to create accommodate up to 200 guests. tasting rooms Thursday-Sunday. So over that time we got to continue to grow a destination winery and not just a “COVID-19 really killed that busi- the business and built a good relation- ness,” Hazard said of the bed and the ship with Buttonwood Campground in retail winery at a mall or something like breakfast. “Our bed and breakfast was Juniata County and opened a full-time changed and with the evolution (of wed- stand there that is open seven days a that,” Hazard said. “We kept continuing dings on the property) and going into week.” 2022, the demand for overnight accom- to throw money into the property to modations with our weddings expanded. The Buttonwood stand has allowed The bed and breakfast industry changed the Hazards to market the winery to expand it and expanded the property and with Airbnb and cost of labor and people that are visiting the area and sell everything else. That business evolved wine and wine slushies to people it may added a parking lot. We have about two into part of the wedding facility where not have normally reached. we can offer a package of overnight acres full of grapes and as that continued accommodations.” “That really allowed us to grow and open up in some different areas,” Hazard to evolve it really became a true destina- For the winery itself, producing wine said. “(Buttonwood Campground owner) really was a true trial and error process Ryan McFarland and his family were a tion winery. Our Friday Night Music was for the Hazards. very important part of our business and mentors to us in a lot of different ways going on and getting bigger and better “We learned so much from our as well.” mistakes,” Hazard said. “Like any entre- and we expanded our retail sales, but preneur who is successful, you have to The biggest change in creating the a lot of times mentally push ahead even “destination winery” that Hazard had the demand was growing to have more though failure is inevitable. We would get dreamed of came from a boom in the frustrated but keep going. Our vineyard wedding industry, with wineries becom- events at the winery. is probably better than it has ever been ing not only popular for agritourism, after 10 years, but who am I to say its any but for events as well. The winery began “We did a few wed- by doing about four or five weddings good? We just do our best.” a year, before growing to handle about dings and class reunions Juniata Among the company’s 40 weddings a season, 20 at each venue, and those things but County after the Hazards bought Lily Manor, a that was when I quit my most popular wines are high-end wedding venue that came up the blends that they offer. for sale in 2021 next to the winery. day job to go all in after Today, the winery produc- es north of 18,000 gallons taking five years to build of wine per year. it,” Hazard added. “At that point we “The blends are very popular in the market, and they bring a had been making about 6,000 gallons of lot of stability. We are producing a lot of fruit wines,” Hazard said. “Those are wine a year and had made the decision very popular in Central Pennsylvania. Our Red Raspberry called Summer’s to jump ship and run this full time with Tanager is very popular and a sweet red and white blend called Red Headed Step- our family in July of 2017. We work a lot child is very popular. It’s not a fancy wine but it’s been our bestseller since 2014.” more hours and make a lot less money, While George is unsure of where the but it allowed us to jump to the next business will go in the future with the industry constantly evolving, he plans to phase of our business and we decided to build an event center on the grounds.” With the building of the 3,300 square foot Aisling Hall for weddings, the Hazards decided to convert the bed 30 Positively Pennsylvania Fall 2022

continue to be innovative and to jump at wants us to be, whether that’s bringing help us in the tasting room and Colleen’s opportunities as they present themselves. them a product or the entertainment that family would help us. They had just been a high-end winery delivers.” a huge, huge help. They were a big part “Pennsylvania has a great future in of allowing us to expand into what we the wine industry,” Hazard said. “There And at the heart of the business is are today.” is a lot of potential and people are very the Hazard family. supportive. I don’t know what the future Learn more holds, but I’m 100 percent sure that “Our family was really supportive, we’re going to be very progressive and and they really got sucked into the busi- www.juniatavalleywinery.com try to be the business that the public ness,” Hazard said. “My mom used to George Hazard works in the vineyard at the Juniata Valley Winery. positivelypa.com 31

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One recipe I found recommended a food processor to Low Sugar Blackberry pulverize the seeds and retain their nutritional value in any Margaritas recipe. It’s possible my processor blades need sharpening, but I found this didn’t work too well. I don’t mind seeds, but it seems people either tolerate them or hate them. My husband happens to hate them and since the low carb/keto recipes were for him, the seeds had to go. This step became the basis for all my seedless blackberry recipes. Low Sugar/Keto Seedless Ingredients Blackberry Freezer Jam 1 cup dark-colored, low sugar, bot- Serves 2 (8oz. half pints of jam) tled juice (I used Ocean Spray Diet 5 Cran Blackberry) If berries are very soft, you do not need to cook them first for this freezer jam recipe. If more firm, cook for 5-8 minutes till soft enough to mash. Do not add water ½ cup allulose sweetener (you can if cooking. There is enough juice in the blackberries, and when I added water, the use sugar or other sweeteners to taste) mixture became too runny, and the jam didn’t firm as well. 1 cup blackberries, mashed and • Choose glass or plastic freezer containers. Wash and sterilize in hot water. Dry in strained a 200 F degree oven if glass, or air dry for plastic ½ cup whole blueberries for added • If you wish to make a seedless jam, use a spoon or masher to work the berry pulp fruit pulp - these should be added through a fine mesh strainer before moving onto the next step. Below is my version of during the second half of the mixture the recipe on Ball® RealFruit Freezer Pectin for freezer jam. is added to the blender. If you choose not to use them, add another ½ cup Ingredients Directions of mashed, strained blackberries 2/3 cp Splenda or Allulose sweetener Add fruit to pectin/sugar mixture. ¾ cup lime juice 2 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit Freezer Pectin Leaving ½ inch for expansion at the 1 cup tequila 1 2/3 cps mashed and seeded blackberries top of the jar, ladle jam into freezer jars ½ cup Grand Marnier and let stand 30 minutes. Store in refrigerator for immediate Directions use or up to one year in the freezer. Mix all the ingredients—except for blueberries if using—and the ice. Pour half of the mixture in the blender and fill the rest of the blender with ice. Blend. Try to make sure all the ice is blended well. Repeat with second half of mixture. positivelypa.com 35

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