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Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply
Owners: John Williams and the Hirsch Family Locations: West Plains and Thayer, Mo. History: “I am in business with the Hirschs who own the Thayer location,” John Williams, the co-owner…
D&D Ag Services
Owners: Dave and Darlene Shaw Location: Talihina, Okla. Family: Sons, Deston (and his wife Jessica) and Derick; and granddaughter Carlee History: Like most farm kids, Dave Shaw was heavily involved…
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…