Dairy Lane Feeds
Location: Richland, Mo. Owners: W.T. and Tori Carnes, with son Adam Carnes History: The Carnes family started Dairy Lane Feeds after disbanding their dairy herd in 2015. “We...
Velten Machinery
Location: Pierce City, Mo. Owner: Ed Velten Manager: John Velten History: Velten Machinery began 69 years ago when Ed Velten’s his parents, Charles and Anna Velten, began...
The Concrete Works, LLC
Location: Wasola, Mo. Owners: Cleta and Sean Sweeney History: About 40 years ago, Sean and Cleta Sweeney saw an ad for concrete feeders. Since they were...
Seed & Farm Supply, Inc.
Owner: Martin Bunton Location: Lamar, Mo. History: The agriculture business for the Bunton family has been around for 50 years, originating in Liberal, Mo. with Martin...
Rocking 2K Cattle and Transport
Owners: Kyle Kugler Location: Joplin, Mo. History: Kyle Kugler’s grandfather lived near Wyandotte, Okla., and raised Boer goats. His father continued to cultivate the itch for...
Fritts Farm Equipment
Location: Waynesville, Mo. Owner: Roy Fritts History: Roy Fritts worked for many years in the auto parts industry and farmed as well, but he decided it was...
S & D Feed and Small Engine
Location: Dixon, Mo. Owner: Shirley McKinnon History: What started as a retirement plan for Shirley McKinnon’s husband Dwight 11 years ago has turned into a full-time...
Farm Pro
• Location: Monett, Mo. • Owners: Tim and Mary Littlefield • General Manager: Misti Bradford History: Farm Pro in Monett, Mo., is one of three farm stores...
Worley Farm & Lawn Equipment
Owner: Josh Worley Location: Weaubleau, Mo. History: After owning a lawn and landscaping business for several years, Josh Worley decided he needed a change. In 2015,...
Orbit Products
• Owners: Debbie Sanders and Susan Knost • Location: Carthage, Missouri History: Orbit Products in Carthage, Mo., was founded by Gary Knost in 1958 with production...
