Hard Work Pays Off
The Appel family was named Farm Family of the Year for Washington County, Ark.
SPRINGDALE, ARK. - “Surprised, excited and shocked” that is how Ashley and Travis...
A New Comfort Zone
Madison Hutson joined FFA to conquer stage fright, and is now a state officer
MOUNTAIN HOME, ARK. - When Madison Hutson joined FFA in eighth...
Combined Passions
Ava Andrews’ love for show cattle and FFA allows her to share both with younger kids
CLAREMORE, OKLA. - Ava Andrews has been part of...
Inspiring Fellow Youth
Caleb Mahan wants to educate others about agriculture
HUNTSVILLE, ARK. - At age 16, Caleb Mahan has more experience working with livestock than most people...
The Best Way of Life
Rancher continues family’s cattle operation
GORE, OKLA. - When the Circle R Farms Cattle Co., first began operating in 1902, Oklahoma was still five years...
Filling a Need for Producers
Hilltop Acres Sheep and Goat Auction began in 2021 and are continuing to grow
ROMANCE, ARK. - As the number of small ruminant producers grows,...
Developing Winners
Family breeds show goats, as well as other livestock
MAYSVILLE, ARK. - The cattle industry is in Whitny Haley’s DNA. It was something her family...
From Texas to Arkansas
The Weavers began to focus on quality over quantity when they relocated to the Ozarks
SPRINGDALE, ARK. - Lance and Amanda Weaver met in college...
Adding Goats
Self-described “cattle person” said her family added goats as 4-H projects
DECATUR, ARK. - If you would have told Deb Lindsay a few years ago...
Meat Science Mom
Dr. Janeal Yancey shares the science of meat production
HUNTSVILLE, ARK. - Dr. Janeal Yancey grew up on a sheep farm in Texas, and now,...
