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Hargis Consolidated Farm and Farrier Service
Owner: Wes Hargis Location: Long Lane, Mo. History: Wes, 33, is a lifelong resident of Dallas County. He started shoeing with his father, Lonnie Hargis, when he was 12 years…
Wheeler Metal
Owner: Benny Wheeler Location Featured: Rogers, Ark. General Manager: Dean Estep (pictured) History: Wheeler Metals was established by Benny Wheeler, his brother Jimmy and his father Lacey in 1968 in…
Mitchell Veterinary Clinic
Owner: Dr. Bryan Mitchell, DVM Location: El Dorado Springs, Mo. History: Dr. Bryan L. Mitchell received his degree in veterinary medicine at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., in…
Mahindra of Oklahoma
Owners: Jason and Sandy Blake Location: Poteau, Okla. Manager: Erin Glinski (pictured) History: Mahindra of Oklahoma is a new business but the owners are not new to the game. “They…
Three Oaks Farm
Owners: Patrice (pitured) and Craig Jennings Location: West Plains, Mo. History: Originally from Washington state, Patrice and Craig Jennings were craving sunshine and a rural setting that would enable them…
Farmer’s Cooperative
Location: Van Buren, Ark. CEO: Jay Carter History: Farmer’s Coop started more than 70 years ago in Fort Smith, Ark., and has spread throughout western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. The…
Prime Pet Care
Location: Lebanon, Mo. Owner: Terena Wilson History: Prime Pet Care was started in February 2015 when founder Terena Wilson saw the need for auxiliary livestock and pet care in an…
Brady Farms
Owners: Mike and Sherri Brady Location: Welch, Okla. History: Brady Farms is still located on the same homestead built by Orb Brady, grandfather of Mike Brady and is north of…
54 Seed and Feed
Owners: Dr. Erik and Staci Anderson Location: Nevada, Mo. History: In 2013, veterinarian Dr. Erik Anderson and his wife, Staci, opened 54 Feed and Seed. It began in a rambling,…
P&K Equipment
Owner: Dr. Barry Pollard Location: Springdale, Ark. Manager: Brad Wright (pictured) History: P&K Equipment was started in 1985 by neurologist Dr. Barry Pollard and another partner, who is now deceased.…