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...
Roberts Custom Meat Processing
• Location: Lebanon, Mo.
• Owners: Jake and Melissa Roberts
History: After years of raising beef cattle, Jake and Melissa Roberts opened their own meat processing...
J&J Processing
• Owners: James and Julie Etter
• Location: Pierce City, Mo.
History: James and Julie Etter bought an older building in Pierce City, Mo., in January...
Marshfield Buildings
Location: Marshfield, Mo.
Owner: Kenny Grunlien
History: Years ago, Kenny Grunlien had a piece of property by Interstate 44, which he later sold to Jordan Valley....
Still’s Ozark Supply
Location: Wheaton, Mo.
Owners: Gary and Sissy Still
History: Gary Still is the first to say he started in the poultry service business almost 30 years ago...
Aurora MFA
Location: Aurora, Mo.
Manager: Jason Hyder
History: “This is actually the 101st year for the MFA in Aurora,” manager Jason Hyder explained. “It was established here...
