Author Archives: Terry Ropp
Old-School History
Boone County, Ark., museum is home to some very unique collections Taking a trip sometimes requires choosing between a big city attraction or a less urban location with the unfamiliar…
Dillon Mizer
Family: Wife Brittany Mizer; and 3-year-old son Brady Hometown: Hindsville, Ark. In Town: “In 2013, I began working part-time for Fastenal while earning degrees in agribusiness/management marketing and animal science…
DT Construction
Owners: Doug, Zach and Levi Tincher (pictured) Location: Gore, Oklahoma History:“My father started building barns in Gore when he was 22 and struck out on his own after five months, founding the business…
Taylor Satterfield
Age: 17 Parents: Mark and Nancy Satterfield Hometown: Norfork, Ark. 4-H chapter: Norfork 4-H Leader: Elliott Golman What is your favorite aspect of agriculture? “I really like ecology because it is…
Hooked on Herefords
Clint and Cindy Emfinger began their Hereford herd in 2006 Clint and Cindy Emfinger run a Hereford breeding operation on 80 acres near Searcy, Ark. Cindy’s great-grandparents, Clyde and Mary…
Going to Golden Guernsey Goats
Darla Grumbein uses AI to maintain genetic diversity in her Golden Guernsey goats. Darla Grumbein specializes in the heritage breed and it’s rich milk Rick and Darla Grumbein met during…
Marley Anderson
Parent: Bryan Anderson Hometown: Batesville, Ark. FFA Chapter: Southside FFA Advisor: Monica Swint What is your favorite aspect of agriculture? “Like many ag kids, my favorite part is showing. Last…
Catering to Raw Milk Lovers
Clint and Joy Ballard own Milk and Honey Hill Farm on 40 acres in the community of New Blaine, Ark. They run a small-scale, diverse family farm producing raw cow…
L&K Farms
Owners: Keith and Leeanna Baer Location: Summer, Ark. History: “At the time we bought the company, my wife Leeanna and I were in the dairy business and decided to go…
Dana and Donna Samples
Family: Sons Joe Don, Charles, Taylor; daughter Alicia Axton; and six grandchildren Tyler, Quinton, Ally, Carlie, Braden and Lee In Town: “My wife Donna and I grew up in Huntsville, both in…