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I live in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Ohio that I know is rich with culture. We have The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Museum of Art and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 

The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall

 

The Cleveland Museum of Art

 

 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

 

 

Cleveland has The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, professional sports teams and world renowned health care institutions.

 

 

 

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest

 

Cleveland Indians Progressive Field

 

The Cleveland Clinic

 





The homes in Cleveland suburbs range from small bungalows to stately mansions and the neighborhoods have distinct flavors.

 

Bay Village bungalow

 

1928 Shaker Heights Colonial

 

This is the Ohio that I live and breathe every day. But once a month, when I receive Our Ohio magazine, published by the Ohio Farm Bureau, I realize that this is my Ohio, too.

 

 

 

Farming has always been a major component of Ohio's economy. The fertile soil of Ohio produces soybeans, oats, corn, greenhouse and nursery products, wheat, hay, and fruit, including apples, peaches, strawberries, and grapes. More than half of Ohio's farm receipts come from dairy farming and sheep and hog raising.

 

I'm sure you're wondering why I'm a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau and, quite honestly, I probably would have never known that it even existed if it weren't for my insurance company. I carry my homeowners and auto insurance policies through Nationwide Insurance, who has partnered with The Ohio Farm Bureau to offer a discount to its members.

 

Each month, I'm fascinated to read about this industry that I knew existed but that I never really paid much attention to. The Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization that works closely with state and national policymakers on important issues like personal property rights, renewable energy, crime, education, taxes, and more. Most farms are family operated and passed down through generations. I love seeing that tradition and "roll up your sleeves" hard work still exists and I'm proud that it's virtually in my own back yard.

 

 

 

 

 

Ohio Fun Facts

 

State Flower: Scarlet Carnation

 

State Bird: Cardinal

 

State Tree: Buckeye

 

State Insect: Ladybug

 

State Animal: White Tailed Deer

 

Origin of the name: Iroquoian word meaning "great river".

 

State Nickname: The Buckeye State

 

 

Aerial view of the Niederman Family Farm corn maze.

 

 They do a different theme every year. Here are some more: