Quality In, Quality Out
Kemper Farm markets farm-fresh pork, eggs, chickens and beef
About six years ago, Josh Kemper told his wife Chantel he had an idea.
“He just said, ‘Hey,...
Growing Up in Agriculture
Justin Mauss has strong roots in the cattle industry
Justin Mauss, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Carthage Technical Center, Carthage, Mo., always knew he...
Family and Farming
With farming backgrounds, Sam and Alison Lovins hope to pass on their love of the industry to their children
From the time she was a...
Multiple Operations in One
Webster Farms offers farm-to-plate foods for all tastes
Linda Webster didn’t grow up around farming, but once the farming bug bit the now-retired registered nurse,...
Continuing the Family Business
Erin Woody took over Midwest Supply in 2018
In January 1984, Dale and Donna Wickstrom partnered with Dwayne and Nancy Cowan to open Midwest...
The Heart of a Cattleman
Howard and Sandra Hart transformed their operation from commercial cattle to registered Gelbvieh
Howard Hart’s heart is in cattle production. Thankfully, he said with a...
Genetic Code and Zip Code
Bryant Vaught believes genetics and understanding of forages are keys for success
As a young cattle producer, raising beef from the pasture to the rail,...
Embarking on Pastured Poultry
The Dennis and Hitomi Bailey family started with backyard chickens and now have a growing poultry operation
Arigato!
Dennis and Hitomi Bailey own and operate Arigato...
Living the Dream
The Shortt family jumps at the opportunity to own their own farm in Douglas County, Mo.
Nestled along the winding back roads of Douglas County,...
Service and Community
Seed & Farm continues to help farmers through all seasons
Seed & Farm Supply Inc., in Lamar, Mo., was opened in 1974 by Marty Bunton’s...