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...
The vision behind Rooted Ginger Farm focuses on how it serves the community
SILOAM SPRINGS, ARK. - The nonprofit organization Rooted Ginger Farm was founded by Linda Birr in Siloam Springs, Ark. The 100 percent volunteer farm grows flowers, produce, worms, and chickens. The focus is on providing volunteers a place to learn and find therapeutic value while they grow...
The Brooks family has turned their love of goats into a unique business
MARSHFIELD, MO. - After years of working as a urology nurse for Mercy, Bobbie Brooks traded in her stethoscope to work with registered Nigerian dwarf goats on her 21 acre farm outside of Marshfield Mo. in Webster County. She and her husband, Johnny now work on their...
The Legacy for the Kimmons Family
OZARK, MO. - “My name is George Kimmons and I am a Christian County farmer. Even as a 12-year-old, agriculture and farming are very important to me. It is a tradition in my family. It is important to have farms because we all have to eat. I am glad to be a farmer in...
Bill Laney: A Life in Agriculture
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - Before most kids could ride a bike, Bill Laney was driving a tractor through a hay field. By nine, he was helping deliver calves alongside veterinarians. Decades later, that same grit carried him into adulthood.
At 65, he was teaching welding four nights a week, leading high school agriculture classes by day...
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...
Highlighting the Victorian home tour in the oldest historic district in Springfield, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Midtown, the heart of Springfield, celebrated its 30th annual Victorian Home Tour back in December. Friday evening showcased five beautifully lit homes, all decked out for the holidays. Saturday afternoon highlighted the same homes with a daylight view. Marie Wood, Treasurer of the Midtown...
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...
Age: 12
Hometown: El Dorado Springs, Mo.
County: St. Clair
4-H: Osage River 4-H
Parents: Bob and Susan Abbott Lawson
What is your involvement in agriculture? “My family owns and operates a cattle and row crop farm. I was raised going along on the chore route and riding in the tractors. I was involved in 4-H as a baby when I would go to...
Catfish, hushpuppies and hospitality
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - Just off Weddington Drive, where the hum of traffic meets the scent of fresh-fried hushpuppies, sits a Fayetteville landmark that’s been serving catfish, fixin’s and hometown hospitality for more than three decades.
The Catfish Hole has become woven into the fabric of Razorback Country, a place where fried food meets family, and every meal...
Location: Elkland Mo.
County: Webster
Owner: Chelsea Crites
History of the business: “This business started as a hobby when I was in high school. Having horses myself, I started teaching myself to braid simply as something to do to keep myself busy and to help with entry fees.”
“When I started my braiding career, muletape was not yet popular. So I started by...
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...
Adapting new feeding strategies on poultry farms
On farms across the Ozarks, broiler technicians like Austin Bell are helping poultry producers adapt to new technologies...
The red meat allergy hidden in the weeds
Being involved in agriculture puts farmers and ranchers outside in a multitude of environments. From the barn...
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