I debated writing my column about the farming rights amendment passing but by the time this issue will have showed up at your mailbox it will have been two weeks since we went to the polls to vote and I am sure you’ll have been sick of hearing about it. Although, we should never tire of talking about our rights as farmers…
So instead I’ll write about the changes that have taken place around our Ozarks Farm & Neighbor office, staff changes that is. After seven wonderful years with OFN our production manager, Melissa Fuller, has said goodbye to our family and started a new journey. It is a little bittersweet. Although, we will all miss Melissa there are great things in store for her.
Since the last issue Melissa married the love of her life and moved to be with him in Virginia. If any of you know Melissa, you know that she hates change so this was a big decision for Melissa. In the weeks prior to the wedding and her big move she was filled with both joy and anxiety. As if planning a wedding isn’t stressful enough mix in planning a move and top it off with nerves of someone who resists change. Poor Melissa had her hands full. But I know that God has a beautiful life planned for the two of them and all that change will be well worth it in the end.
I would like to introduce to you Melissa’s replacement, Amanda Newell. Amanda was born and raised in Lebanon, Mo., right here in the hometown of OFN. Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo. Prior to joining our staff she worked in graphic design in the Osage Beach, Mo., area. She enjoys spending time with her family, attends the First Freewill Baptist Church in Lebanon and is enjoying spending time with her new niece, born earlier this month.
With roots in the Ozarks Amanda is going to fit in quite nicely with our little family. I’m looking forward to working with Amanda and the new ideas and fresh perspective she brings to the table. We hope you’ll help us welcome her to OFN the next time you see her out and about at a farm show, conference or perhaps at the local feed store.
I hope you enjoy our Sale Barn and Feedlot, Fall Farm Finance and Production Sale Issue. This issue is packed with lots of good information. Be sure to check out the middle section for lots of tips and advice from our financing experts. After your finished in the finance section head on over to pages 30 and 31 to see what services your local sale barns have to offer you when it comes time to sell.
Best wishes,
