Archives for Arkansas / Oklahoma Agribusiness - Page 2
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…
Marion County Equipment
Owners: Buddy and Shannon King Location: Pyatt, Ark. History: “I began in the equipment business in my early 20s in 1990 with John Deere. My father Buell passed away suddenly…
Spring Hollow Feed and Supply
Owner: Buck George (right) Manager: Lacy Lockwood (left) Location: Tahlequah, Okla. History: “This business started out with my father Andy when he opened Spring Hollow Feed Mill in Hulbert,” owner…
Paris Veterinary Hospital
Owner: James E. Shearer, DVM Location: Paris, Ark. History: “Dr. Jake Reineccius opened this business in the 1950s. My dad was a physician, and a pediatrics and obstetrics specialist before those…
National Agriculture Law Center
Location: Fayetteville, Ark. Director: Harrison Pittman History: “An important thrust of President Roosevelt’s New Deal during the Great Depression was to supply income support for farmers through various programs. He…
FCS of Western Arkansas: Huntsville Branch
Location: Huntsville, Ark. History: Congress created Farm Credit in 1916 to ensure rural America had access to reliable, affordable credit. “We finance farms, homes, land, livestock, equipment and more,” explained…
Tulsa Feed
Owner: Chuck Jefferson Location: Tulsa, Okla. History: The original Tulsa Feed opened in 1922 in a location close to the railroad. It had a full mill, and processed and mixed…
Arkansas Cattle Auction
Location: Searcy, Ark. Owners: Randy and Melissa Goodman History: Arkansas Cattle Auction sits on more than 13 acres with easy access off of Highway 67/167. It is owned and operated by…
Tulsa County OSU Extension FCS
Location: Sand Springs, Okla. FCS Educator: Michelle Bonicelli (pictured) History: “The Extension service for Family and Consumer Science educates and helps Tulsa County residents. Originally, educators were called agents though they have…
Wister Farm and Ranch Supply
Location: Wister Okla. Manager: Linda Walden (pictured) History: “My husband Sam and his brother Steve have owned this property for a number of years and have rented it to various…