J.A. Tractor Company
Owner: Rob Cress
Location: Springdale, Ark.
Manager: Jared McGlothlin (pictured)
History: J.A. Riggs Tractor Company has a long history, beginning in 1927 when John Riggs, Sr.; founded...
Hallmark Peach Orchard
Owners: Tara and Billy Hallmark
Location: Dixon, Mo.
History: Tara Hallmark left a career with FEMA to work full time on the farm she shares with...
Springdale Farmers Coop
CEO: Matt Krabtree
Location: Springdale, Ark.
Manager: Butch Hall (pictured)
History: “I have worked for the coop for seven years and was moved to the Springdale location...
Simpson’s Strawberry Farm
Location: Mountain Grove, Mo.
Owner/Manager: Wayne Simpson (pictured) and daughter Debbie French
History: The farm has been in Wayne Simpson’s family for more than 75 years....
Buchanan Veterinary Clinic
Owners: Drs. Brett and Sara Buchanan
Location: Berryville, Ark.
History: “My wife, Sarah and I met during our studies at the University of Missouri College of...
Childers Feed and Farm Supplies
Location: Norwood, Mo.
Owners: Brian and Leisa Childers
Manager: Brian Jacobs (pictured)
History: Childers Feed and Farm Supplies is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m....
Siloam Springs HS Ag Department
Location: Siloam Springs, Ark.
Instructors: Jarred Wyatt, Shea Gregory, Glenn Walker and Kendra Woodlee
Pictured: Jarred Wyatt
In the Classroom: “In our high school, there are...
ProGas Propane LLC
Owners: Paul and Anna Patton
Location: Conway, Mo.
History: ProGas Propane LLC was started by Paul and Anna Patton in 1992. When starting out, Paul drove...
Mazie Lumber and Hardware
Owners: Vernon and Darryl Yoder (pictured)
Location: Mazie, Okla.
History: “This place was open before my father Vernon was born over 50 years ago,” Darryl Yoder...
Castlewood Studios
Owners: David and Teresa Towe
Location: Lebanon, Mo.
History: While David and Teresa Towe were both working full-time jobs, they began a small business in video production, creating...
