Crystal Klug
About Crystal
Columbus, Nebraska
I grew up a farm girl and despite my mother encouraging me to ‘NEVER marry a farmer,’ I met my farmer husband, Beau, in college and we moved back to his family farm following graduation. We are the fourth generation (raising the fifth) to live and work off the land and raise cattle, crops and kids. My husband works alongside his dad and brother every day to ensure livestock are properly fed, watered and cared for. We plant a lot of cover crops to protect and improve soil health, which also provides an additional feed source for our cattle.
We also utilize the manure from our livestock to fertilize the soil, and are always seeking opportunities to improve sustainability on our farm. I play a supportive role on the farm, making meals for hungry farmers and crews during the busy spring planting and fall harvest seasons, manage the books, and keep our young family of five fed, clean, laundered and chauffeured. I volunteer in my kids’ school, am a 10-plus year 4-H leader, and help my oldest son walk, feed, and travel to pig shows with his show pigs during the late spring and summer months.”
News from Crystal
Mom Guilt, and How to Avoid It When Grocery Shopping!
“Mom guilt.” It’s like laundry. No matter how hard you try to wish it away, it’s always there. Now more than ever, this fast-paced, technology-driven world puts pressure on young moms to do what’s right for their family. Is this car seat safe enough? What kind of milk...
Apple Nachos
CommonGround volunteer Crystal Klug and her children share their favorite snack with Pure Nebraska viewers. Apple Nachos 2 sliced apples2 heaping spoonfuls of peanut butterchocolate chips Arrange sliced apples on a plate.Melt peanut butter in the microwave...
Cranberry Orange Scones
CommonGround volunteer Crystal Klug shares a recipe for Cranberry Orange Scones with Pure Nebraska viewers. Cranberry Orange Scones 2 cups flour (plus more for hands and work surface)2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltzest from 1 orange1/2...
Pico de Gallo
CommonGround volunteer Crystal Klug shares her recipe for Pico de Gallo with Pure Nebraska viewers. Pico de Gallo - from Pioneer Woman Yellow or Red Onion (finely diced)Tomatoes (Roma is preferred, diced)Cilantro (diced)1-2 Jalapenos (finely diced)LimeSaltChips...
Build Your Own Mini Pizza
Crystal Klug and her children demonstrated how to make your own mini pizzas with pre-cooked flatbread. Build Your Own Mini Pizza Mini Stonefire Original Naan FlatbreadFavorite Pizza SauceFresh mozzarella cheese (cut in small cubes)Browned Ground BeefThinly...