Gleonda Angus Farms carries on the legacy of premium cattle
MILLER, MO. - Leon Kleeman may not have known he was creating a multi-generational operation when he got his first bucket calf as a young boy, but after decades of hard work, the fruits of his labor shine bright at Gleonda Angus Farms.
That first calf blossomed into a herd of...
TFF Ranch works to ensure the longevity of the Highland breed
NIANGUA, MO. - Lee and Melissa Thurman, 45 and 43, began their agricultural journey in 2018. The couple wanted to introduce their son Hayden, 19, to animal husbandry skills, land stewardship, and work ethic. After establishing TFF Ranch, the pair soon discovered the benefits extended far beyond their son.
“We...
West Farms is a story of resilience, tradition and a deep-rooted love for the land
PRAIRIE GROVE, ARK. - The West Family’s history on their Prairie Grove farm stretches back to 1860, long before their current modern chicken houses, impressive cattle herd and lush Bermuda fields, and two full years before the Civil War’s Battle of Prairie Grove.
For 165 years,...
Hoot O’Farrell has found a breed of cattle that suits his lifestyle
MONTROSE, MO. - At almost 70 years of age, Hoot O’Farrell is living his best life. Most days you can catch the Kansas City native riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle or on his ranch.
“I was an iron worker in my working life before I retired,” said O’Farrell. “I’ve been...
Wayne and Deb Seider are passing down a legacy on their family farm
BUTLER, MO. - “My dad is an interesting character” said Stacey Lawson when speaking about her father Wayne Seider, “He is always surrounded by people. He draws a crowd wherever he goes, and he doesn’t know a stranger. Anywhere we go in the state of Missouri he...
Age: 18
Hometown: Anutt, Mo.
County: Dent
Parents: Bob & Kelly Chapman
Siblings: Kennedy Chapman, Lucas Chapman, Brad Chapman, and Linley Chapman-Marsey
FFA Chapter or 4-H Club: Salem FFA
Chapter Advisor: Heather Johnson/Dalton Sanders
What is your involvement in agriculture? “I was pretty much born into farming. I started out as a baby riding in a car seat strapped on a Kawasaki mule feeding cattle with...
In Town: I am a project accountant for Miami Federal with Miami Nation Enterprises. We are the enterprise arm of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (Miami Nation). As a Project Accountant, I support federal contracting projects in the full accounting, finance, and compliance spectrum. This position supports Tribally owned 8(a) companies in accounting and finance support.
In the Country: We...
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Owners: Mike and Misty Turner
History: Mike has done construction his whole life but all he ever wanted was to be able to work his own land. His dad started the construction company in 1976 and Mike worked for him while growing up until he took over the business when he was just 27 years old. Mike would...
Deep roots in the community
HIGHLANDVILLE, MO. - When Doug Glossip and his wife, Erin and their daughters decided to open the Glossip General Store in Highlandville, Mo., in 2010, they did so on a solid family foundation of stores in the area.
“My grandparents, Joe and Ida had the original Glossip Grocery Store in the Highlandville and Spokane area,” Meghan...
Location: Pryor, Okla.
Owners: Lisa and Heath Rickman
History: Little Buster Toys was founded in 2008 in Southwest Missouri, with the idea that kids want realistic farm toys. The founders of Little Buster Toys got busy designing the most realistic and durable toys in the marketplace that replicate the true agriculture lifestyle.
On May 31, 2017, Heath and Lisa Rickman had the...
Hometown: Fairland, Okla.
County: Ottawa
Family members: Wife, Lindsay; Children, Alexa, McKenna, Grant and Elijah
In Town: I work as the Senior Sales Director for Walmart and Sam’s Club at The Bluebird Group, helping brands get their products onto store shelves and into shoppers’ carts. While my career is in retail, our family has grown passionate about ranching and the lifestyle that comes...
Raising a hornless calf crop increases profits
Cattle without horns, whether they have been dehorned or were born polled, will often earn producers a higher...
Lactating dairy cattle require proper mineral supplementation
Minerals are a key component in the diet of cattle, especially those producing large quantities of milk.
Many minerals...
Sale day success through youth involvement
Involving youth in production sales can expose younger generations to agriculture as well as ease producer stress through assistance...
Miniature Herefords gain popularity as breeders strengthen marketing strategies
Miniature Herefords are quickly gaining popularity among small-acreage farmers and show enthusiasts. Marketing this niche breed,...
Selecting the best crossbreeding system
Crossbred calves often outperform their purebred counterparts through what is known as hybrid vigor, or heterosis.
“Hybrid vigor is the improved...
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