A Cattleman, Farmer and Cowboy
Hayden Leavell raises cattle, helps with his family’s poultry operation and is a high school rodeo competitor
Agriculture has more than its fair share of...
Bringing Quality Beef to Customers
Barham’s Ozark Beef prides itself on producing beef from a well-maintained, stress-free herd
In 2019, Charlie and Lynda Barham, and Ed and Mariana Linck launched...
An Urban Farming Community
Developer brings agriculture to a growing neighborhood through an ‘agrihood’
Red Barn Bentonville, Ark., located just minutes from downtown in Bentonville, is not your typical apartment...
Multiple Operations
Brian Bradley operates a litter business, in addition to poultry houses and a cattle operation
Like most farmers, Brian Bradley of Lincoln, Ark., is a...
Diversification Through Opportunity
Chester Palmer says he is always looking for new ventures
When Chester Palmer was 6 years old, his granddad and his Uncle Chester mowed the...
A Cattleman at Heart
Mike Earwood has a full-time job, serves as his town’s mayor and as a fireman, but he is happiest on the farm
In 1987, Mike...
Starting Slow
When Wayne Olles’ parents reduced their herd size, they helped Wayne start his own operation
Wayne Olles was born and raised in Bigelow, Ark., on...
Taking an Opportunity
Sortomme Family Farms began after Levi Sortomme spent 15 years in the military
Levi Sortomme of Ward, Ark., grew up in a family of veterans. His...
A Love for Tractors
Kenny Palmer’s interest in tractors began when he was only 7
This story really begins with the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. It was a...
Plans and Goals for the Future
Dax DeLozier is a budding busienssman, a cattleman and hopes to be a veterinarian
FFA members have a plan. They’re taught this in both course...