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Building On History

Gleonda Angus Farms carries on the legacy of premium cattle MILLER, MO. - Leon Kleeman may not have known he was creating a multi-generational operation when he got his first bucket calf as a young boy, but after decades of hard work, the fruits of his labor shine bright at Gleonda Angus Farms. That first calf blossomed into a herd of...

Promoting a Breed

TFF Ranch works to ensure the longevity of the Highland breed NIANGUA, MO. - Lee and Melissa Thurman, 45 and 43, began their agricultural journey in 2018. The couple wanted to introduce their son Hayden, 19, to animal husbandry skills, land stewardship, and work ethic. After establishing TFF Ranch, the pair soon discovered the benefits extended far beyond their son.  “We...

Sixth Generation Farming

West Farms is a story of resilience, tradition and a deep-rooted love for the land PRAIRIE GROVE, ARK. - The West Family’s history on their Prairie Grove farm stretches back to 1860, long before their current modern chicken houses, impressive cattle herd and lush Bermuda fields, and two full years before the Civil War’s Battle of Prairie Grove.  For 165 years,...

Continuing the Family Tradition

Wayne and Deb Seider are passing down a legacy on their family farm BUTLER, MO. - “My dad is an interesting character” said Stacey Lawson when speaking about her father Wayne Seider, “He is always surrounded by people. He draws a crowd wherever he goes, and he doesn’t know a stranger. Anywhere we go in the state of Missouri he...

In the Beefmaster Business

Hoot O’Farrell has found a breed of cattle that suits his lifestyle MONTROSE, MO. - At almost 70 years of age, Hoot O’Farrell is living his best life. Most days you can catch the Kansas City native riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle or on his ranch. “I was an iron worker in my working life before I retired,” said O’Farrell.  “I’ve been...

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NEIGHBORS

Kacy Chapman

Age: 18 Hometown: Anutt, Mo. County: Dent Parents: Bob & Kelly Chapman Siblings: Kennedy Chapman, Lucas Chapman, Brad Chapman, and Linley Chapman-Marsey FFA Chapter or 4-H Club: Salem FFA Chapter Advisor: Heather Johnson/Dalton Sanders What is your involvement in agriculture? “I was pretty much born into farming. I started out as a baby riding in a car seat strapped on a Kawasaki mule feeding cattle with...

Sara Rutledge

In Town: I am a project accountant for Miami Federal with Miami Nation Enterprises. We are the enterprise arm of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (Miami Nation). As a Project Accountant, I support federal contracting projects in the full accounting, finance, and compliance spectrum. This position supports Tribally owned 8(a) companies in accounting and finance support.  In the Country: We...

Goshen Valley Farms LLC

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Owners: Mike and Misty Turner History: Mike has done construction his whole life but all he ever wanted was to be able to work his own land. His dad started the construction company in 1976 and Mike worked for him while growing up until he took over the business when he was just 27 years old. Mike would...

Generational Family General Store

Deep roots in the community HIGHLANDVILLE, MO. - When Doug Glossip and his wife, Erin and their daughters decided to open the Glossip General Store in Highlandville, Mo., in 2010, they did so on a solid family foundation of stores in the area. “My grandparents, Joe and Ida had the original Glossip Grocery Store in the Highlandville and Spokane area,” Meghan...

Dairy King

A Sweet Treat and Step Back in Time along the Historic Route 66 Charles Duboise’s Family has owned the Dairy King in Commerce, Oklahoma for over 44 years. His parents, Kenneth and Treva Duboise, purchased the business September 1, 1980. The original building was opened in January 1927 as a Marathon Gas Station. The original owners sold it to another...

Little Buster Toys

Location: Pryor, Okla. Owners: Lisa and Heath Rickman History: Little Buster Toys was founded in 2008 in Southwest Missouri, with the idea that kids want realistic farm toys. The founders of Little Buster Toys got busy designing the most realistic and durable toys in the marketplace that replicate the true agriculture lifestyle. On May 31, 2017, Heath and Lisa Rickman had the...

Severe Weather Safety on the Farm

Do you have a plan in place? It is storm season, and it seems like it begins earlier every year. We have all seen plenty...

Going Polled

Raising a hornless calf crop increases profits Cattle without horns, whether they have been dehorned or were born polled, will often earn producers a higher...

Minerals for Dairy Cows

Lactating dairy cattle require proper mineral supplementation Minerals are a key component in the diet of cattle, especially those producing large quantities of milk.  Many minerals...

Real World Opportunities

Sale day success through youth involvement Involving youth in production sales can expose younger generations to agriculture as well as ease producer stress through assistance...

A Breed for Beef and Small Acreages

Miniature Herefords gain popularity as breeders strengthen marketing strategies Miniature Herefords are quickly gaining popularity among small-acreage farmers and show enthusiasts. Marketing this niche breed,...

Utilizing Heterosis to Maximize Productvity

Selecting the best crossbreeding system Crossbred calves often outperform their purebred counterparts through what is known as hybrid vigor, or heterosis. “Hybrid vigor is the improved...