A Bird of a Different Feather
Gypsy Hen Poultry ships hatching eggs around the world to producers seeking Ameraucanas and Marans lines
Paul and Rachel Heldermon were both raised on the...
Makenzie Melton
Age: 17
Parents: Scott and Tammy Melton
Hometown: El Dorado Springs, Mo.
FFA Chapter: El Dorado Springs FFA
What is your involvement in Agriculture?
“I live on a...
McCarthy Tire and Auto
Owner: Brandon McCarthy
Location: Buffalo, Mo.
Family: Wife, Leslie; children Connor, Ashlyn and Sarah
History: Brandon McCarthy grew up farming with his father and grandfather. He and...
Healing the Soil
Chris Hoeme believes a holistic approach to pasture management allows the soil to heal itself
Chris Hoeme has always enjoyed being around cattle and spending...
A lack of support
Those who don’t understand agriculture often overlook its importance.
Many people only think about farmers and ranchers supplying food, but agriculture has a hand in...
Keeping it Fresh
The benefits of providing fresh, clean water to livestock
Many livestock producers use ponds to provide water to their animals. While a farm pond has...