One Day at a Time
The Southern family works together to keep their family farm going
John Southern was raised on his family farm in Carl Junction, Mo.
His dad Lloyd...
An Honest Approach to Agriculture
Brian and Kim Zahn offer customers products raised in an natural and sustainable manner
ELKLAND, MO. - Growing up, Brian Zahn wanted to be a...
Niche Nuts
Pecan company expands to include its own product lines
Golden, flavorful and loaded with health benefits. The native Missouri pecan is a popular ingredient bakers...
Still Milking
Richard Bloss was raised in Sarcoxie, Mo., on his parents’ dairy farm, just two miles east of his farmstead today.
His granddad and parents were...
Expanding Through Faith
Ralph Koehler took a chance on a new cattle operation and a new farm
COMPETITION, MO. - When Ralph Koehler, who was born and raised...
Your Carriage Awaits
It was the landscape that captured Jerry Peck as he drove through southern Missouri in 1996. Originally from Michigan, Jerry was living in Georgia and was delivering a load of calves to the West Plains, Mo., area. “I went home and told Judy, ‘I’m movin’. Pack up if you’re comin’ with me!’” Soon the couple was back in Howell County looking for the perfect property to buy.
Rustic Waters Homestead
Dedicated to Education and Sustainability
WEST PLAINS, MO. - Bernie and Miriam Montalvo, 50 and 46, have been homesteading since 2005.
At the time, they lived...
Moving Up
Cade Shepherd, 17, is focused on improving his cattle herd
Cade Shepherd has a family history in agriculture.
His grandfather, Jim Shepherd, worked for Tyson, and...
Enjoying the Business
Dale and Brenda Riley have been raising cattle for more than 40 years in Phelps County, Mo.
Dale and Brenda Riley have been in the...
50 Years of Cattle Success
Norman and Vicki Garton began breeding registered cattle in 1970
NEVADA, MO. - For more than 50 years, Norman and Vicki Garton of the Garton...
