Rockin D Leather
Location: Mount Vernon, Mo.
Owners: Dean and Terri Woody
History: “I started repairing boots 26, 27 years ago as a hobby,” Dean said. “I just wanted...
Larry’s Auto and Farm Repair
Owners: Forrest Kendall (pictured at right) and Keith Newton (pictured at left)
Location: Mansfield, Mo.
History: Forrest Kendall and his son-in-law, Keith Newton purchased the business...
Chet and Bill’s Meat Processing
Location: Marshfield, Mo.
Owners: Bill Kenyon (left) and Chet Bailey (right)
History: College friends Chet Bailey and Bill Kenyon purchased the former Stephens Meat Processing business...
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Owner: Jere Gettle
General manager: John Brazaitis (pictured)
Location: Mansfield, Mo.
History: Jere Gettle, began collecting heirloom seeds at a young age. By age 12, he had...
Vit-A-Zine
Location: Butler, Mo.
Owners: Matt Briegel (pictured) and Nathan Yoder
History: Vit-A-Zine was established in Butler, Mo., in 1960 by founder George Ross. Rusty Ross, son...
