Author Archives: Terry Ropp
For the Love of Rusty Wheels
What began as casual conversations has grown into an organization dedicated to antique tractors In the early 1980s, Mickey Jone, Earl Henry and David Hensley loved to sit around and…
Couple Sees Their Future in Stockers
The Corleys left the dairy business 17 years ago and now run more than 600 Brangus/Charolais cows Kenny and Carol Corley really love cattle, but are also realistic and practical.…
In A Good Way
Owners: Sylvester and Teddi Moore Location: Talihina, Oklahoma History: Teddie Moore and husband Sylvester were married two years ago and had a little extra land around their home. “He is…
Thriving on Diversity
Couple likes the different elements offered in the farming way of life Tim and Lee Holland of Gentry, Ark., have been in agriculture all of their lives and are contributing…
Kadie Smith
Family: Husband, Zach Smith; and daughter, Tinley Hometown: Talala, Okla. In Town: Kadie Smith is a fifth-year teacher at Oologah High School in Oklahoma, where she teaches agriculture education. “I…
Logan Sigmon
Age: 17 Parents: Mike and Lisa Sigmon Hometown: Berryville, Ark. FFA Chapter: Berryville FFA Advisors: Tad Huff and Kendra Woodlee What is your favorite aspect of agriculture? “I really like…
Tractors, Horses and Cows
Bob Tedder was able to build his farming operation through his equipment business Bob Tedder met his future wife Valine when he was selling equipment to rice farmers in Northeast…
Avery Cluck
Parents: Jeff and Tamryn Cluck Hometown: Claremore, Okla. FFA Chapter: Oologah FFA Advisors: Kadie Smith and Sammy Leonard What is your favorite aspect of agriculture? “I’m really interested in the…
Leflore County Conservation District
Location: Poteau, Okla. District Program Coordinator: Lisa Grey History: The dustbowl brought about the creation of what is now called the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) with field offices typically…
A Little of Everything
The Wilmoths have a commercial herd, in addition to his family’s Wild Wilderness Safari “Farmers do a little bit of everything in order to make it all work,” said Freddie…