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 passion for a different kind of livestock
LAMAR, ARK. - 2011 was the year to buy a camel. Right? Well, it was for Chris Bacchus.
Bacchus grew up on a traditional farm in Lamar, Arkansas, with his family raising poultry and cattle. From an early age, he was active within the livestock industry.
“I’ve always loved livestock and being around...
A Love Story Rooted in Agriculture Education
PRAIRIE GROVE, ARK. - Many years ago, it started with “I do.” Now it’s early mornings in the shop working on projects and late nights at stock shows caring for animals and the kids that show them.
For Clint and Sarah Hale, a married agriculture teacher team, this is a true reflection of their...
The Clark Family is keeping their patriarch’s dream alive
CONWAY, ARK. - Flying C Ranch started in 1980 as a small cow/calf commercial operation and is now a large direct-to-consumer operation with a store onsite and many opportunities for the public to learn about farm life.
Dr. Robert Clark was not only a well-respected local surgeon, but he was also an...
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...
Town: Fair Play, Mo.
County: Polk
Owners: John and Lachelle Clemons
History: Historically, the business known as Diamond L Tack and Feed, has been serving the Fair Play community for more than 10 years providing a local source for feed, general vet care supplies and all horse tack needs. In September 2025, John and Lachelle purchased the business and changed the name...
A labor of love, giving new life and meaning to those in places less fortunate.
BENNETT SPRING, MO. - So the question that has confronted more than a few Ozark families is – now that no one in family sews anymore, what’s to be done with Grandma’s old sewing machine which she absolutely cherished? They don’t want to throw it...
James DeFreece, 16, of Marshfield, has been immersed in the dairy cattle industry since he was in diapers.
“I began following my PaPa around at the age of two,” he said, “and now it is in my blood.”
That blood has plenty of dairy farming genes in it, that’s for sure. DeFreece’s grandfather, Doug Thomas, is an experienced cattleman; raised on...
Town: Miller, Mo.
County: Christian
Family Members: Wife, Tammy; Taylor, daughter; Bailey, son
In Town: I am a cabinet maker and own my own shop. We have done homes, restaurants and condos to include The Cliffs at Long Creek on Tablerock and FD’s Grillhouse and Hotel Vandervort in Springfield.
In the Country: We live on a 10-acre tract in Nixa and have a 36-acre tract...
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...
With winter cold arriving, calves face higher risks of illness and loss without proper preparation
Local livestock specialists are reminding producers to take extra steps...
Addressing the mental health crisis among agriculture producers
Resources for farmers and ranchers are at an all time low. As of September 2025, over 60%...
Agricultural grants can be the solution for farmers with big ideas
For many farmers, the biggest challenge isn’t growing crops or raising livestock. It’s finding the...
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