A first generation family dream farm
VINITA, OKLA. - Cory and Hailey Poole, along with their 10 children, live at and operate their farm in Vinita, Okla., Speckled Feather Farms. The first-generation farmers raise quail, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, fruit trees, and blackberry bushes. They also have a produce garden that feeds their families and provides for their farm’s...
A voice for positive, impactful changes
VANZANT, MO. - Kaleb and Erin Rodgers’ Action Farms of Vanzant Mo., in rural Douglas County is well-named as they work in various facets of agriculture, including dairy and beef cattle, raising goats, sheep, dogs and cats and also serve on various boards and advisory councils. They own and milk as well as raise...
Kissin’ C Cattle Builds a Program from the Ground Up
MIAMI, OKLA. - Located near Miami, Okla., in Ottawa County, Kissin’ C Cattle is a family-operated cow/calf and show cattle operation owned by Clay and Chelsea Scott. Established in 2018, the operation was built with a long-term vision of developing quality cattle while raising a family rooted in agriculture.
Clay Scott...
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - What do beer and beef have in common? For Jefferson Miller, the answer is simple. The agricultural communications professor and assistant dean of international programs at the University of Arkansas turns brewery leftovers, known as brewers’ grain or wet distillers’ grain, into a steady sustainable feed source for his herd.
Behind...
The Keenans Keep Agriculture Close to Home
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - On a stretch of rolling pasture between Prairie Grove and Lincoln, the hum of hay equipment and the chatter of a twelve-year-old running a windrower are the soundtrack of Keenan Farm. Grant and Heather Keenan’s 180-acre operation may be modest by national standards, but to them, it’s the perfect balance...
Hometown: Miami, Oklahoma
County: Ottawa
Family members: Luke Warrington, father; Sheila Warrington, mother; Brooke Williamson, sister; Bailey Warrington, sister
In town: Laney works at the Fairland Veterinary Hospital as the Marketing, social media and IT Coordinator.
She is also the owner of Wild West Photography, established in 2021 and rebranded to its current name in 2023. What started out as a hobby taking photos of her Simmental cattle...
Hometown: Fairland, Okla.
County: Ottawa
Parents: Marcus and Misty Ellison
Siblings: Case Ellison and Breckyn Ellison
FFA chapter: Fairland FFA
Chapter Advisor: Calvin Johnson
What is your involvement in agriculture? “My involvement in agriculture started at a young age. I began showing pigs at 4 years old and have ever since. Throughout elementary and middle school I was an active member of the Fairland 4-H...
Location: Marshfield, Mo.
County: Webster
Owners: Danny Leightner and Haley Cooley
History of the business: The Mill itself has been in business for decades. It was before, known as Marshfield Mills Inc.. The previous owners were ready to retire and the new owner, Danny Leighter, was ready to hit the ground running towards the family’s next chapter in life. “Our family bought...
Part 2 continues the Victorian Home Tour story that was highlighted in the February 16th Roots feature
SPRINGFIELD, MO. - The third home on the tour belongs to Jonny and Jen Jeppsen, at 1525 N. Washington. The Jeppsen’s have lived in Midtown for a year and a half. Moving from Ozark, MO, once their kids graduated high school and started...
Hometown: Marshfield, Mo.
County: Webster
Family Members: Husband, Mario; Kids, Emily, Natalie, Jaxon
In Town: “I am a direct support professional for Arc of the Ozarks. I provide daily support for disabled clients with their daily living needs who are living in their own homes. The Direct Support Professional is the bridge between people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their communities. I...
Location: Miami, Okla., Serving the Four State Area
County: Ottawa
Owner: Carter Hubbard
History of the business: “Before starting the business, I was picking up day work for local cattle ranches, and I began to have the idea of wanting to go out on my own and work for myself. In the spring of 2025, a family friend of mine had a...
Pollinators promote pasture productivity
Incorporating pollinators into agricultural operations has been known to help farmers boost productivity and biodiversity throughout the year.
Pollinators are classified as...
The hidden danger in pastures for livestock
Net wrap is an effect method for binding forages, and it significantly reduces harvest and storage losses compared...
Questions about gestation length in cattle
For most breeders raising cattle, the standard gestation length is 283 days on Bos taurus breeds. Bos indicus breeds...
What farmers and operators need to know about railroad crossings
This harvest season, make sure you and your team know the importance of making safe...
Essential safety tips for operating a tractor
Agriculture consistently ranks among the top three most dangerous industries in the U.S., stated by National Census of...
Soil pH adjustments improve plant growth
PH is the measurement of the concentration of hydrogen ions in the soil. A higher concentration of hydrogen ions...
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