Neighbors

Meyenberg Goat Milk has been operating a goat milk processing plant in Yellville, Ark., since 1954. However, the plant has a history even before that.

Katahdin sheep are the focus of a long-term research program at the Agricultural Research Service’s Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center outside of Booneville, Ark.

On any given summer day, 5-year-old Aubrey Stanley can be found in a pen playing with her family’s Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. Located in the Ozarks between Mulberry and Mountainberg, Ark., Mountain-Berry Farm is owned and operated by Bill and Samantha Stanley.

Jon and Ann Goodnight’s Spring Valley Farm is located on old Route 66 near Bois D’ Arc, Mo., and was originally owned by Ann’s grandfather, who operated a Grade A dairy.

For Steve Guthrie near Miller, Mo., in Lawrence County, Boer goats are no laughing matter. They are what he hopes may provide a full-time income some day, but there are still funny things that happen on the farm.

Randy and Melody Wehner of rural Dallas County, near Long Lane, Mo., will be the first to tell you they have had different breeds of sheep over the years, but without a doubt, Katahdins, which are haired sheep, are their hands-down favorites.

Jane and Tom Robinett own a goat dairy and dairy goat breeder operation on 10 acres outside of Dover, Ark.

Stan and Donna Johnson run a creamery in Wyandotte, Okla., distinguished from a dairy because in addition to milking, the operation also produces dairy products.

Ed and Lois Yoder came to Wesley, Ark., with their five now adult children: Emily, Karl, Kevin, Kendall and Mary Jo. They left their dairy farm in Indiana for a five-year stay in Ireland for mission work before coming to Arkansas in 2010.

Brett and Jessica Dixon both grew up on family dairy farms and as a result, both developed a love of the industry and the animals involved.