Karol Swan
About Karol
Columbus, Nebraska
I’ve had the fortune to live on a farm all my life. I grew up on a row crop farm in Saunders County. My brothers still farm and feed cattle there. I own an irrigated row crop farm near York with my daughter, Jordan. We are blessed with wonderful tenants that use the latest innovations to continually improve our farm. I am currently in the Columbus area with a farmer/feed yard owner/ operator.
I am retired from the USDA. I worked 32 years for the Meat Grading and Certification Branch grading carcass beef. My duty station was Grand Island and I worked in other beef plants throughout the Midwest. I was a 4-H Mom and leader for years.
We had cattle and horses for business and 4-H projects, plus other livestock species for projects. Horses are still part of the York farm. Jordan lives on the York farm, trains horses and works in real estate. I enjoy giving presentations to high school classrooms and sharing the CommonGround messages. I cannot stress the importance of connecting with people.
I love to listen, answering questions, and assuring folks that we have the safest, healthiest, most abundant, and most economical food supply in the world.
News from Karol
Pudding Cookies
CommonGroundNebraska volunteer Karol Swan shares her Pudding Cookie Recipe with Pure Nebraska viewers. 1 cup Butter softened1 cup Brown sugar1 package Butterscotch Pudding mix (use mix dry)2 Eggs2 teaspoon Vanilla1/2 bag Butterscotch BakingChips2 1/4 cup Flour1...
Sorghum Flour Shortbread Carrot Cookies
CommonGround Nebraska volunteer Karol Swan shares her Sorghum Flour Shortbread Carrot Cookies recipe with Pure Nebraska viewers. 1 Cup Butter softened1/2 Cup Sugar1 Teaspoon Vanilla1/2 Cup Carrots grated2-3/4 Cup Sorghum flour1/4 Teaspoon Salt1/2-3/4 Teaspoon...
Old Fashioned Sour Cream Apple Pie
CommonGround Volunteer Karol Swan shares her recipe with Pure Nebraska viewers. Old Fashioned Sour Cream Apple Pie 2 Tablespoons Flour3/4 Cup Sugar1/8 teaspoon Salt1 Egg2 teaspoon Vanilla 1 Cup Sour Cream1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg2 Cups Peeled Diced Apples (two nice size...
No-Bake Peach Pie
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares her recipe for No-Bake Peach Pie with Pure Nebraska viewers. No-Bake Peach Pie 1 3 oz. package of Peach flavored gelatin2/3 cup boiling water1 cup vanilla ice cream (slightly softened)1 8 oz. tub of frozen whipped topping...
James’ Curry Chicken and Broccoli
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares a family favorite recipe named, James' Curry Chicken and Broccoli with Pure Nebraska viewers. James' Curry Chicken and Broccoli 4 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 pounds)2 12 oz bags of frozen broccoli...
Dan and Tonette’s Chicken Salad
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares a recipe from her friends Dan and Tonette, it is for chicken salad that is from Abie's Place. Dan and Tonette's Chicken Salad (Abie's Place) 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup finely diced sweet onion1 1/2 cups...
Church Ladies Coffee Cake
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares her recipe for coffee cake with Pure Nebraska viewers. 1/2 cup butter softened1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon Almond extract2 eggs1 can whole berry cranberry sauce1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking...
What’s For Supper Casserole?
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares her recipe "What's for Supper Casserole" recipe with Pure Nebraska viewers. 1 pound ground beef3-4 cups cut up cabbage (1/2 a large)1 cup onion - cut up (1/2 a large)1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh or from a jar)2 tablespoons...
Retro Fruit Salad – or Dessert!
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares her recipe for Retro Fruit Salad or dessert with Pure Nebraska viewers. 4 oz. tub of cream cheese softened1 8 oz. tub whipped topping1 3 oz. package lemon jello, used dry1 11 oz. can of mandarin oranges, drained1 10 oz. jar...
Oops I Forgot I Needed A Dessert
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares her recipe "Oops I Forgot I Needed a Dessert" with Pure Nebraska viewers. Oops I Forgot I Needed A Dessert 1 8 count can cinnamon rolls1 can apple pie filling Open cinnamon rolls. Cut each roll into. 4-6 pieces.Place in bottom...
Cheesy Ham and Asparagus Brunch (anytime) Casserole
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares a recipe for Cheese Ham and Asparagus Brunch Casserole with Pure Nebraska viewers. Cheesy Ham and Asparagus Brunch (anytime) Casserole 1 1/2 cups cooked diced ham1/2 cup diced onion (I prefer red onion)1/4 cup chopped bell...
Fresh Cucumber Salsa
CommonGround volunteer Karol Swan shares her recipe for Cucumber Salsa with Pure Nebraska viewers. Fresh Cucumber Salsa 3-4 cups peeled and diced cucumbers1 10 oz can Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chilies1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1 pkg ranch dry dressing mix1/2 - 1...