Jesus Freak’s Farm
Location: Wheatland, Mo.
Owners: Glenn Anthony “Tony” Long and daughter Bobbi Long
History:What started as a way for Bobbi to pay college tuition has become a...
Bill Copeland Bobcat and Fencing
Owner: Bill Copeland (pictured with son Hunter)
Location: Pittsburg, Mo.
Family: Wife Laura and son Hunter (11)
History: Bill Copeland grew up on a dairy farm in St. James, Mo.,...
Eidson Tire and Auto
Location: Urbana, Mo.
Owners: Phillip and Callie Eidson (pictured)
History: Eidson Tire and Auto opened its doors in Urbana, Mo., in mid-March. The initial business plan,...
Diamond L Tack and Feed
Owner: Berry Lord
Location: Fair Play, Mo.
History: Berry Loyd started buying, selling and trading tack when he was 12 years old.
“In the Appleton City, (Mo.)...
McCarthy Drilling
Location: Halfway, Mo.
Owner: Jeremy and Kali McCarthy
History: Jeremy McCarthy is the owner of McCarthy Drilling, which has been a family affair for many years.
“I...
Long Farms and Excavation
Owners: Nicholas Long and Paul Long
Location: Weaubleau, Mo.
History: Nicholas Long is a row crop farmer in St. Clair County, Mo., and has always had...
Carcass Removal
Location: Fair Grove, Mo.
Owner: Tom Phillips
History:When the former Halfway Packing facility in Halfway, Mo., closed, the removal of deceased animals was left up to...
Roberts Custom Processing
Location: Urbana, Mo.
Owners: Adam and Becca Roberts
History: Adam Roberts grew up in the livestock industry. His family ran feeder cattle, in addition to operating...
Irongate Berry Farm
Owners: Mark and Kim Newell
Location: Eldridge, Mo.
History and Products: Nestled along a dirt road in rural Laclede County, Mo., outside Eldridge, Irongate Berry Farm...
Whatcha Need
Owner: Stacy Allen
Family: Husband, Curt; and sons Chase and Cole Allen.
Location: Halfway, Mo.
History: After the summer drought of 2018, Stacy Allen found herself in...
