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...
The Marley family are thinking outside the box to diversify their operation
ELKINS, ARK. - “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”
Henry Ford’s quote describes the Marley family well. In a world full of opportunities life has often pulled them in different directions, but there has been one constant that pulls them all...
The Bacon Family has found the secret to happiness with their fluffy cows
SILOAM SPRINGS, ARK. - “We are getting a highland cow today,” said Justin Bacon’s wife one morning.
According to Bacon, his wife Danielle had “always wanted highland cattle and been fascinated with the breed.”
Fast forward five years, and they have curated a successful business based around these teddy bear-like...
The Wilson’s are spending time as a family on the show cattle road
MARHSFIELD, MO - Duell and Amber Wilson of D & A Cattle Company, located in rural Webster County are enjoying the best part of raising registered Limousin and Lim-Flex show cattle – and that is, watching their daughters learn both the basics and the intricacies of the...
Holistic farming and stewardship are the goal for Stan and Coral Oller
LINCOLN, ARK. - When Stan and Coral Oller first started their farm, it had a traditional name: Oller Family Farms. Their farming philosophy and a word that kept coming up in discussions about what they do and how they do it led them to rename their farm about...
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...
Owners: Richard McConnell and Tina Williams
Location: Aldridge, Mo. (Polk County)
History: Richard McConnell grew up on a dairy farm outside Republic, Mo., and spent several years working in construction. He also served three and a half years in the Peace Corps in Honduras. After receiving his B.S. and Masters degrees in Agriculture Education, he taught Vocational Agriculture for 13 years...
A Conversation with Curator Christopher Wiseman
JOPLIN, MO. - Nestled in Schifferdecker Park, on the outskirts of Joplin, Missouri, is a wealth of historical artifacts housed in the Joplin History and Mineral Museum. Christopher Wiseman, Curator of the Museum, sat down to share the many layers this local museum shares with the community and visitors from all over the country.
The...
Farm: Cypress Bayou Cattle Co.
Hometown: Austin, Arkansas
In Town: “I am a ready-mix concrete delivery driver for SRM Concrete with 20 years’ experience in the industry.”
In the Country: “I have a 30 head cow/calf operation on 120 acres owned and 60 acres hay ground rented. I raise Brangus and Brangus Super Baldie cattle on my farm, ‘Cypress Bayou Cattle Co.’...
Location: Harwood, Mo.
County: Vernon
Owners: Landon Hutchison, Avery Colvin
History of the business: “We were founded in October of 2023 by myself, Landon Hutchison. I started Duke Marketing Agency, after an internship during college at a similar company. I grew up in the livestock industry, watching my Grandfather and Father, both lifetime ag professionals. I wanted to bring a fresh perspective...
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...
Improving wildlife habits
Farmers and landowners are finding new ways to cover the costs associated with restoring native habitats and improving wildlife conservation on their...
Agritourism Business Owners Need To Assess Risks Before Opening Their Gates To The Public
As farms open their gates to the public, safety becomes the...
Using this app in the field can help with quick decisions and treatment calculations
Ranchers may soon be leaving the cattle scales behind. Thanks to...
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