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...
Joplin Greenhouse and Coffee House
• Owners: Curt and Jill Carr
• Location: Joplin, Mo.
History: Curt Carr and his wife Jill opened the Joplin Greenhouse in Joplin, Mo., in May 2001...
Ozark Berry Farm
• Owners: Alan and Lil Collins
• Location: Leasburg, MO
History: Ozark Berry Farm has been operating for more than 10 years as a u-pick/we-pick berry farm. Owners...
Elijah Dowden
• Hometown: Plato, Mo.
• Family: Wife, Kora
In Town: Elijah Dowden, a graduate of Plato High School, landed a position at Commerce Bank in Columbia,...
Martin Farm and Feed
• Owners: Craig and Tammie Martin
• Location: Southwest City, Mo.
History: Craig Martin joined his parents, Haskell and Barbara Martin, in 1999 at the little...
4W Metal Building Supply Company
• Owners: Rev. Johnny Wilkins, Sherrie Moore, J.R. Wilkins, Christie Hare, Charles Wilkins
• Location: Oronogo, Mo.
History: 4W Metal Building Supply Company opened its doors...
Ozark Farms’ Airbnbs
• Location: Rolla, Mo.
• Owner: Michele Broxton
Services: Michele Broxton is the fourth generation in her family to farm in Phelps County, Mo., and...
