Raised in the Milk Barn
Fourth-generation dairy farmer, Jared Wormington, of rural Purdy, Mo., said he’d never milk cows of his own when he grew up.
“I’ve milked since I...
In Love With Limousin
Ken Ragsdell credits his youngest son, Matthew with getting him and his wife, Jan into the Limousin cattle business.
“When they were in high school...
Passing on the Heritage
Just a few years shy of being a century farm, the Peters still remain on the original 47-acre family farm that Raymond Peters’ dad...
Multiple Operations in One
When it comes to raising cattle, John McDowell knows a thing or two.
The lifelong cattleman runs a multifaceted operation of stocker cattle, cow/calf pairs...
Back to the Farm
Monte Miller grew up as a farm kid but only showed cattle in 4-H one time.
“I got a ribbon for fourth place and I...
Would-Be Cowboy Garners Top Honors
Mark Green is possibly the most highly respected pasture management specialist to ever throw up a high-tensile electric fence.
In January, he was recognized by...
Coming Full Circle
When Debbie Lamborn purchased a painting featuring a hairy cow with long horns, she had no idea that it would change her life.
She Googled...
Challenging Times
Lori Simmons has experienced huge changes in her responsibilities and gained new skills recently at College of the Ozarks (C of O) in Point...
A Big Crop of Small Animals
Ann Horsman, owner of Meadowlands Farms, describes herself as “an army of one.” She has lived on her 34-acre farm east of Niangua, Mo.,...
Grass Fed From Start to Finish
Nick and Saleena Harter, of Harter Cattle Company, aren’t typical ranchers, primarily because it’s unusual to find a family with a beef herd living...
