Taking a Farm into the Next Century
Lewis Family Farm was established in 1890 and continues to be a productive enterprise
Andrew and Amanda Lewis, and their children Branden (12) and Keelie...
A Mystical Farm
Couple finds their niche market with registered Angora goats
After a career in the military, Roger Thomson and his wife, Jarita, began to contemplate their...
Blending the Old with the New
Matt Loyd continues a generational farm with new genetics and ideas
The saying, “Out with the old and in with the new,” typically accompanies thoughts...
Making a Mark
Missouri riders successfully compete in Thoroughbred challenge
Tim Brock and Megan O’Very of BC Stables and Training Center in Fair Grove, Mo., successfully competed in...
Building a Herd
Carl Huff has built a solid herd with solid Angus genetics
To paraphrase the old John Denver song, Carl Huff’s version would be: “Country roads,...
Transforming a Farm
Sam and Danni Baird find value in NRCS programs in the improvement of their grazing program
As Sam and Danni Baird drive through their 220-acre...
Growing for a Community
Grants allow couple to grow fresh produce when other gardens are dormant
Lettuce, spinach, carrots and beets rebound in the December sunshine in Polk County...
Cattleman is Sold on Angus
Carl Goodnight feels the Angus female is the most versatile female of all breeds
Carl Goodnight is a fourth-generation farmer and has been raising cattle...
A Fondness for Chickens
Dan Bruemmer expanded his poultry and egg operation after his retirement
Dan Bruemmer dreamed of having of farm since he was a child.
He has...
Adding to the Bottom Line
In addition to a livestock operation, the Fieth Family Farm also is an agritourism destination
When the late country music star, Chris LeDoux released his...