Efficient Show Cattle
Bill Hamm and his wife, Sarah, grew up about 11 miles from each other on farms east of Fayetteville, Ark. They really did not know each other growing up, but a common interest would bring them together. Bill’s dad, Wayne Hamm, had commercial cattle in the 70s and bought his first registered Polled Hereford heifer in 1973. By 1976, the Hamm family only owned Polled Herefords.
Ozarks Roots-Open Range To Computer Age
Ransy Cotter, pictured below with his wife Roxie, recalls the major events of the farming ages
Black, White and Red All Over
Gene McBride sees the value in a diversified operation so he offers Black Angus, Red Angus and Charolais
Hybrid Vigor on Hoof
Utilizing a variety of breeds to promote the hybrid vigor he desires, Don Grayham develops a goat he's certain of
Learning the Diet of a Pig
A multi-generational interest in the pig business may be novel for northwest Arkansas, but for the Belts, it's life
Diversified Farm; Strong Heritage
Kenny and Peggy Comer work together with their children to keep the family dairy, poultry and Beefmaster farm viable
Show Synergy
Kaleb and his father Joe Smith use teamwork and hard work to achieve their goals in and out of the show ring
Red River Roundup
From their home on the Bar of Ranch, to Buffalo Rock, a familiar landmark, the rolling pastureland owned by Dan and Peggy Eoff covers 600 acres. Two miles from Clinton, Ark., the ranch sits in a valley below Culpepper Mountain and is traversed by three miles of the South Fork of the Little Red River.
Charolais with a Side of Angus
The greatest compliment a son can give his parents is to follow in their footsteps, especially regarding his choice of occupation. Mark Satterfield along with his wife, Nancy, must bring special warmth to the hearts of his parents, Loyd and Joanne.
Marketing at Every Stage
There is no shortage of Limousin cattle around Glen Parker’s neck of the woods.
Glen, who operates Piney Bay Limousin, said there are five breeders raising the cattle all within a 10-mile radius of his farm, located in London, Ark.
Glen, who operates Piney Bay Limousin, said there are five breeders raising the cattle all within a 10-mile radius of his farm, located in London, Ark.
