Author Archives: Rachel Harper
Serving Producers and Consumers
The Longs continue to experence growth at Golden City Meats Robert Long and his wife Radella both grew up living on small farms. They purchased Golden City Meats in Golden…
Growing Every Aspect of the Farm
The Morgan Brothers offer farm fresh beef, pork and sweet corn, along with registered cattle The Morgan brothers grew up on a diversified crop and livestock farm in Barton County,…
Steve Downing
Hometown: Avilla, Mo. Family: Wife Chally and children, Savannah (21) Tucker (19) In Town: Steve Downing began his career with Williams in Carthage, Mo., at the age of 20, working as…
A Blessing in Disguise
The Cooper family took a vacant farm and transformed it to Stormy Farms Sam Cooper grew up sharing time with his parents between Republic, Mo., and Santa Cruz, Calif. In…
Farming with the Family
Jennifer Thogmartin, pictured with her children Mack and Katie, has taught agriculture for 15 years. She and her family also have cow/calf operation, and sell their own beef cuts. Agriculture…
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…