Archives for Eye on Agribusiness - Page 2
Lucky K Fence
Owner: David King Location: Crane, Mo. History: David King was born and raised on a farm and was always building fence. “When in college, I built a couple of fences…
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…
Newberry Sales
Owner: Mike Newberry Location: West Plains, Mo. Family: Wife, Ann Marrie; daughters, Kaylynn and Alyssa History: Newberry Sales, as it exists today, actually began as Newberry Auto Sales and was…
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…
O’Riley Livestock
Owner: Adam O’ Riley Family: Wife, Angela, and two sons, Lane (8) and Holden (7) Location: Lockwood, Mo. History: Adam O’Riley raised cattle and backgrounded feeder calves near St. Libory,…
Smith Farm & Ranch Equipment
Owners: Steve & Rachel Smith Location: West Siloam Springs, Okla. History: Steve Smith has always been a farmer and rancher, but worked at various dealerships in Northwest Arkansas as well.…
B’s Meats
Owner: Brandy Uchtman Location: Fordland, Mo. Training and experience: Brandy Uchtman attended College of the Ozarks where she worked for four years in the university’s processing plant. “You can do…
Happy Trails Trailer Sales
Owner: Charles Henson Location: Van Buren, Ark. Employee: John Roberts (pictured) History: Charles Henson was working as a car dealer in 2006. He owned an empty lot next to his…
Brackett Farm Supply
Owner: James Brackett Family: Wife, Franny Brackett; and sons Jimmy and John; daughters Janet and Beth Location: Richland, Mo. History: Brackett Farm Supply has been in business for more than 35…
Cleburne County Extension
Location: Heber Spring, Ark. CEA-Staff Chair: Michelle Mobley (pictured) Services: Coordinating and implementing numerous programs for county 4-H members, county residents as well as dissimulating information to farmers is a…