U of A Equine Science Program
Location: Fayetteville, Ark.
Owner: University of Arkansas
History: “Twenty years ago, the University of Arkansas began a horse program as part of Bumpers College’s Department of...
Austin Farms Salvage
Location: Butler, Mo.
Owners: Bonnie Austin, and sons Mark and Joe Austin
History: Austin Farms Salvage began in 1963. It evolved into the farm equipment salvage...
T & K Poultry Clean Out
Owners: Terry and Katrina Willems
Location: Scranton, Ark.
History: “We opened our business in August 2017,” owner Terry Willems said. “Before that, I worked for Southwest...
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...
J&D Custom Meat Processing
Owner: John Valencia
Location: Greenwood, Ark.
History: “I began working at Whirlpool in Fort Smith, Ark., in 2001. Then in 2009, when I was working as...
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.,...
Premier Trailer Sales
Owners: Brock Jolly (pictured) and Travis Sizemore
Location: Fayetteville, Ark.
History: “Like most young boys, I was fascinated with trucks and trailers and other big boy...
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,...
DT Construction
Owners: Doug, Zach and Levi Tincher (pictured)
Location: Gore, Oklahoma
History:“My father started building barns in Gore when he was 22 and struck out on his own after five...
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.)...
