Author Archives: Rachel Harper
Etched in Stone
Pat Snyder took over the well-established West Chestnut Monument more than 25 years ago In 1940, Beck Jr., a member of the family who owned Beck Casket Company, started Beck’s…
Still Milking
Richard Bloss, pictured with his grandson Layne, said he feels he knows the dairy business pretty well. “I’ve been doing it my whole life,” he said. Richard Bloss was raised…
Passing on the Heritage
Three generations of the Peters family work together on their family farm. Pictured, from left, are Raymond Peters, Jeanette Peters, Jason Peters and Cody Peters. Raymond Peters’ father George purchased…
Back to the Farm
Monte Miller was able to purchase his father’s farm in 2014, and he returned to the cattle business after a 25-year hiatus. Monte Miller grew up as a farm kid…
Preparing the Next Generation
Joe Cassatt has plans for additional growth down the road Joe Cassatt was raised on an 80-acre family farm in Webb City, Mo., that his dad Larry Cassatt purchased in…
An Opportunity to Continue Farming
After working for a pair of brothers for 14 years, Danny Cawyer has taken over the operation Danny Cawyer grew up on a farm in Cossville, Mo., raising hogs, beef…
Four Generations at Huff Farms
Gene Huff began running the family farm when he was just 16 years old Huff Farms is a four-generation family crop and cattle farm in Reeds, Mo. Gene Huff, his…
Still Turning Wrenches
Jake Kaderly began working on International Harvesters in the 1960s Jake Kaderly remembers the International Harvester 560, 706 and 806 being in production when he started working as a mechanic.…
Hannah Andrews
Age: 18 Hometown: Avilla, Mo. Parents: Hal and Sheila Andrews Sibling: Heather Rogers FFA Chapter and 4-H Club: Miller FFA and Lincoln 4-H Advisors/Leaders: FFA advisors: Lyle Whitaker and Emily…
Fulfilling a Dream
Orie McCune’s family continues with his dream at Cedar Bluff Farm Cedar Bluff Farm is a three-generation cattle farm located in Jasper, Mo. Joan McCune-Wilson and her late husband Orie…