Author Archives: Laura L. Valenti
Gordon’s Feed and Pet
Owner: John Gayer Rogersville, Mo. Store Manager: Ben Pugh (pictured) History: Ben Pugh has been the manager of the Rogersville, Mo., location of Gordon’s Feed and Pet in rural Greene County,…
Lauren Morgan
Age: 19 Family: Parents, Jason and Angie Morgan; and older brother, Jade Hometown: Lamar, Mo. What is your involvement in agriculture? “I’ve grown up on my family’s farm where we…
Adding to the Bottom Line
In addition to a livestock operation, the Fieth Family Farm also is an agritourism destination When the late country music star, Chris LeDoux released his 1992 hit “Cadillac Ranch,” he…
Building a Legacy
Stephanie Self is developing her own registered sheep operation Thirteen-year-old Stephanie Self is an experienced shepherdess and is currently caring for 37 sheep on her family’s 20-acre farm in rural…
A Different Path for the Maanums
Couple moves to the Ozarks from Minnesota and switch their operation to Wagyu from Linebacks 10 years ago Once a part of the snow country of northern Minnesota, Dana and…
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 1997 after Barbies’ career in…
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 Dalton are raising 120 Brangus…
Lauren Morgan
Age: 15 Family: Parents Jason and Angie Morgan, and older brother Jade Hometown: Lamar, Mo. FFA Chapter: Lamar High School Advisor: Jimmy Weber How have you been involved in agriculture…
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 her sons who wanted a…
Promoting Pollinators
Backyard beekeeping is beneficial for the bee population and agriculture The bee “season” may be drawing to an end, but it’s never too early to plan for future hives and…