Mindful eating leads to better living
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new way of eating is making its way through the country. It’s moving slowly, thoughtfully and mindfully.
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Keeping it Simple and Keeping Quality
One glance across the beautiful golden green rolling hills that make up the 2,500 acre Rambling River Ranch owned by Jerry and Gisela Hiland in rural Camden County explains why the former California residents bought this land and traveled back and forth for years, beginning in 1978. “I’m a pilot and I’d fly back every few weeks,” the now retired, full-time Missouri resident and cattle rancher explained recently while sitting in his home with his own panoramic view of the Ozarks. “I was in the retail business back then, working for IBM and then operating a chain of retail cigar stores. My son still has a cigar store in Scottsdale, Ariz., and does a big mail order business but I always had a love for the cattle business. I did my research before buying and although it varies a bit, Missouri is always one of the top states for cattle and cow-calf operations.
A Diverse Payoff
John and Joy Dees own 300 acres and lease an additional 2,000 acres in Powersite, Mo., not far from Branson. The land has been in the family since the early 1900s when John’s grandfather bought the first 80 acres. John said, “This land has been as important as a location for raising our families as for raising cattle. A lot of people have grown up here. In fact, we now have three households on the land.” John and Joy have three children and one granddaughter who lives in town but loves riding in the Kubota, being around cattle and enjoying the country. Family is the center of everything and John readily admits that he couldn’t farm without extended family members helping work cattle, build fence or whatever else needs to be done.
Daring Dairy
Farming in the 21st century takes hard work, direction and goals. Spencer Rawlins, who farms near Pierce City, Mo., is a farmer for the new century. Spencer has wanted to farm since helping his father on the farm when he was a boy. But, with his aim set at farming with intent, he knew that would take perspective beyond the farm he had grown up on. “It’s important to work for someone else and learn what other farmers are doing. Otherwise, we don’t improve.” At a young age, Spencer started working with large dairy farms nearby.
Smart Supplements for Small Ruminants
Any stockman worth his salt recognizes that the changing of the seasons brings a whole new set of challenges to the farm or ranch. This is especially true during the winter, when these challenges are accompanied by snow and ice. Feeding livestock like sheep and goats during the winter, and keeping them at their optimum performance level, is a challenge that can be overcome by introducing a supplement to help them get through the cold season. By feeding a supplement, “the animal’s overall health will be improved,” said Shea Barber, Regional Sales Manager for SmartLic Supplements in South Dakota and Feed in a Drum Supplements in Oklahoma.