Nicole Curry
Family: Husband, Kevin; sons, Weston (and his wife Nicole), and Chad; and Weston’s daughters Eva, 7, and Mia, 1, with another grandchild on the way
Hometown: Elkins, Ark.
Town Life: “I am an artist and have been so since I was a Girl Scout and painted my first blue jay. I have been licensed with the University of Arkansas for four years, which allows me to do Razorback art. In addition, I have been freelancing in various mediums such as painting on wooden canvas or redoing furniture for many years. I also work part-time as an administrative assistant for Lindsay and Associates, where my husband works as a heavy equipment superintendent a company he has been employed by for 30 years.”
Country Life: “We have 80 acres in Elkins, Ark., where we raise chickens, horses and commercial cattle. The free range chickens are of multiple breeds and are used for egg laying. We have three horses (one Arabian, one Tri-Paint and one Missouri Fox Trotter). My husband really likes farming and enjoys taking care of 35 head of cattle. We have one purebred Angus bull and 22 primarily Angus mommas, but with Charlois and Beefmaster influences for better muscling. I am really fond of Angus because I think they’re pretty and their beef is the best. We do our own tagging, vaccinating, and worming and sell calves. This year we are keeping heifers to help our sons get their herds started. We hay 25 acres, which are primarily Bermuda and fescue, and fertilize with chicken litter from a neighbor. Kevin keeps the weeds under control by spraying and has a chemical license. We are appreciative of the help that our sons give us and making the farming operation function well. Our agricultural supplies come from Farm Supplies in Elkins and the Fayetteville Co-Op.”
Future: “We are really family oriented and I hope in 10 years to have more grandchildren to come out to the farm and experience what country life has to offer. Kevin and I plan to retire here at the farm and to have more time with our family because we do everything together. At that time my husband will probably want to increase the farm size, but I’m happy as it is. We also expect to continue to be highly involved with the First Baptist Church in Elkins. Seeing what the future holds will be interesting.”
