At Equestrian Bridges every small success is a celebration
ROGERS, ARK. - The rhythm of hooves offers a quiet kind of healing. It’s not about the grandeur of the setting at Equestrian Bridges, but the connection between the rider and the horse. It fosters trust and growth, provides a path forward to tackling challenges.
In Rogers, Arkansas, Equestrian Bridges looks more...
From pasture to plate, the Francis family is building a local food brand rooted in quality beef, community connection, and a growing list of provisions
BERRYVILLE, ARK. - What started as a tent and a cooler at the Fayetteville farmers market selling beef is now a small-town storefront packed with locally raised meats, fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and a cattle...
The Efurd family ties the past to the future they want to build for their farmily
BEGGS, OKLA. - Before he ever signed the papers or ran his first fence line, Ryan Efurd understood what this ranch meant. It held a deep piece of Oklahoma History and even deeper piece of his own life.
To Efurd, this place is more than...
Making Christmas Magic
MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO. - Years ago, Sara Prescott visited a reindeer farm with her family. This ignited within her a curiosity about the species – and was the impetus for what would become Prescott Family Reindeer Farm.
The operation was founded in November 2021, when Sara, her husband, Michael, and their three children purchased land just south of...
Building resilience and sustainability
HARRISON, ARK. - Natural State Beef was founded by Mike Fountain in Harrison, Arkansas, in 2020. The company was built in response to the global chaos caused by COVID-19. Families struggled to find meat in stores, and cattle producers couldn’t get their animals processed.
The Fountains set out to create a more resilient, transparent and locally driven...
A Sit Down with Manager, Myra Skiles
SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Mrs. Myra Skiles has managed The Mansion at Elfindale for 45 years. She is truly a wealth of information on its history, daily operations, and the surrounding grounds located in the heart of Springfield, Missouri. It felt a bit like stepping back in time, straight to the Victorian era, when...
Location: Elkland
County: Webster
Owner: Billy Pickel
History: “Our family farm has been around for over a century. It began as a dairy operation run by our grandparents, Bill & Virgina Harry, and the generations before them. In recent years, my family and I transitioned it into a cow-calf operation, which has been growing very well. In 2021, we added automotive mechanic...
Hometown: Fairland, Okla.
Parents: Ben & Lyndsay Stuckey
Siblings: Alexa, Grant & Elijah
4-H Club: Benton County 4-H
What is your involvement in agriculture? I am a member of the Bloomfield 4H Club and a Benton County Junior Livestock Judging team member. This is my second year raising beef cattle as part of the Benton County Pasture to Plate program. Our family did...
Hometown: Nevada, Mo.
County: Vernon
Family Members: Wife: Angi; Kids: Blane, Laken, Paige, Kyle, Shalea; Grandchildren: Paizlei, Trigger
In Town: “I work with Hutchison Insurance Agency in El Dorado Springs, Mo. I am an independent agent, currently licensed in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. I offer property and casualty insurance for farm, ranch, home, auto, livestock mortality, agri-business, poultry confinements, commercial and other specialized...
Hometown: Afton, Okla.
County: Ottawa
Parents: Jake and Randi Todd
Siblings: Cale Todd
FFA Chapter: Afton FFA
Advisor: Joe Bob Wright
What is your involvement in agriculture? I live on a small farm where we have chickens, horses, pigs and goats. My family has always been involved in agriculture one way or another. My mom showed sheep growing up. My older cousins, Cutter and Clay McCoin, showed pigs, and I...
Hometown: Welch, Okla.
County: Craig
Family Members: Son, Wesley Peterson
Off the Farm: I have a job in the Mortgage Loan industry as a Compliance Analyst. I also just recently started making my own turquoise jewelry which you can find at Susie’s Thrift and Gift in Miami, Ok. My mother-in-law Niki Peterson owns Susie’s and so graciously let me sell my pieces...
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Protecting your herd from this hidden virus
Bovine Viral Diarrhea, or BVD, is one of the most persistent threats to herd health. Infected cattle carry...
Farmers push towards drones for more efficient farming
As drone technology advances, farmers are using them to cut cost and increase farm efficiency.
Austin Fruge, graduate...
Total mixed rations could be an option for modern cattle feeding
Feeding cattle isn’t just about filling the bunk; it’s about delivering balanced nutrition in...
Cattle producers weigh Livestock Risk Protection coverage
As cattle prices continue to fluctuate and weather events impact feed availability, more livestock producers are turning to...
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