Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply
Owners: John Williams and the Hirsch Family
Locations: West Plains and Thayer, Mo.
History: “I am in business with the Hirschs who own the Thayer location,”...
D&D Ag Services
Owners: Dave and Darlene Shaw
Location: Talihina, Okla.
Family: Sons, Deston (and his wife Jessica) and Derick; and granddaughter Carlee
History: Like most farm kids, Dave Shaw...
Lucky K Fence
Owner: David King
Location: Crane, Mo.
History: David King was born and raised on a farm and was always building fence. “When in college, I built...
In A Good Way
Owners: Sylvester and Teddi Moore
Location: Talihina, Oklahoma
History: Teddie Moore and husband Sylvester were married two years ago and had a little extra land around...
Newberry Sales
Owner: Mike Newberry
Location: West Plains, Mo.
Family: Wife, Ann Marrie; daughters, Kaylynn and Alyssa
History: Newberry Sales, as it exists today, actually began as Newberry...
Leflore County Conservation District
Location: Poteau, Okla.
District Program Coordinator: Lisa Grey
History: The dustbowl brought about the creation of what is now called the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)...
O’Riley Livestock
Owner: Adam O’ Riley
Family: Wife, Angela, and two sons, Lane (8) and Holden (7)
Location: Lockwood, Mo.
History: Adam O’Riley raised cattle and backgrounded feeder calves...
Smith Farm & Ranch Equipment
Owners: Steve & Rachel Smith
Location: West Siloam Springs, Okla.
History: Steve Smith has always been a farmer and rancher, but worked at various dealerships...
B’s Meats
Owner: Brandy Uchtman
Location: Fordland, Mo.
Training and experience: Brandy Uchtman attended College of the Ozarks where she worked for four years in the university’s processing...
Happy Trails Trailer Sales
Owner: Charles Henson
Location: Van Buren, Ark.
Employee: John Roberts (pictured)
History: Charles Henson was working as a car dealer in 2006. He owned an empty lot...
