Always Around Ayrshires
Despite no longer milking, Donald Benson is still involved in the dairy industry and dairy cattle
“My family has always been involved with Ayrshire cattle,”...
Settling Down with Shetlands
After busy careers, the Ernsts find harmony at their Heritage Farm
Barbie Ernst and her husband, Fred, settled in Douglas County, outside Ava, Mo., in...
Big Dreams
Devin Fisher and her children raise show-quality cattle on a forage-based diet
Devin Fisher and her three kids run about 120 momma cows on 205...
The Best of Both Worlds With Brangus
Rob and Anita Dalton work to produce high-quality cattle with solid genetics
Just across the Taney County line, outside of Ava, Mo., Rob and Anita...
Preserving the Tradition
Darryl and Gerrie Moore say there is more to farming than making a profit
Darryl and Gerrie Moore are owners and operators of Moore Farms,...
Stonehatch Farms ‘Stumbled’ into Meat Goats
Bryan and Maria Dinsmore strive to raise Boers to specific breed standards
Bryan and Maria Dinsmore of Stonehatch Farms stumbled into raising goats and discovered...
Just a Little Ear
Joshua Hostetler appreciates the attributes Beefmaster cattle can bring to an operation
Joshua Hostetler always hoped he would one day have his own registered cattle...
Coming Home to Angus
Craig Stephenson got out of the cattle business several years ago, but came back to the industry in 2012
With a herd of only 13...
Producing Quality Pigs and Pork
Rebecca Gann began her own swine operation after raising a single show pig
When Rebecca Gann decided to raise a single pig for one of...
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
First-generation producers Jared and Jill Wareham balance careers, family and farm
When Jared Wareham is not at home on his ranch, near Lowery City, Mo.,...
