Hometown: Elkland, Mo.
County: Webster
In Town: Industrial maintenance in a factory in Springfield, Mo. Job duties include, maintain robotics, CNC machining equipment and welding manipulators. Making repairs on the equipment as needed. Also maintaining metal forming equipment including sheer and brake, water jet, plasma cutting and welding. Maintaining and repairing overhead cranes, electropolish rectifier and pumps, wastewater treatment and hazardous waste.
In the Country: WR1 Farms is 30 acres where we run a cow/calf operation of Beefmaster cross cattle. We also do custom harvesting and hay bailing. We market primarily through word of mouth and social media outlets. The goal of WR1 Farms is to establish a Farm2Fork brick and mortar.
The lifestyle is first and foremost what I love. Being able to live off grid and rely on the land. Not just for food but for energy, rhythm and purpose. A life rooted in sustainability where every decision matters and nothing goes to waste. The enjoyment of working with mother nature when it comes to the livestock genetics. There is a quiet brilliance in guiding natural processes, blending science with instinct and watching new life thrive. It is humbling and exhilarating all at once. Perhaps the most rewarding part is getting to see the fruits of my labor literally grow before my eyes and knowing my hard work brought life.
