Archives for Eye on Agribusiness - Page 3
Huntsville HS Agriculture
Location: Huntsville, Ark. Teachers: Jerick Hutchinson (pictured) and Ashley Wishon About the Department: “There are two of us in the agriculture education department at Huntsville High School with Ashley Wishon…
Evans Family Farms Pastured Pork
Location: Richland, Mo. Owners: Matt and Sara Evans About the family and the pigs: Evans Family Farms, located in Richland, Mo., prides itself in producing pasture-raised pigs with the Berkshire…
J.A. Tractor Company
Owner: Rob Cress Location: Springdale, Ark. Manager: Jared McGlothlin (pictured) History: Riggs Tractor Company has a long history, beginning in 1927 when John Riggs, Sr.; founded the family-owned dealership in…
Hallmark Peach Orchard
Owners: Tara and Billy Hallmark Location: Dixon, Mo. History: Tara Hallmark left a career with FEMA to work full time on the farm she shares with her husband Billy, where…
Springdale Farmers Coop
CEO: Matt Krabtree Location: Springdale, Ark. Manager: Butch Hall (pictured) History: “I have worked for the coop for seven years and was moved to the Springdale location as manager when…
Simpson’s Strawberry Farm
Location: Mountain Grove, Mo. Owner/Manager: Wayne Simpson (pictured) and daughter Debbie French History: The farm has been in Wayne Simpson’s family for more than 75 years. Wayne has lived at…
Buchanan Veterinary Clinic
Owners: Drs. Brett and Sara Buchanan Location: Berryville, Ark. History: “My wife, Sarah and I met during our studies at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine,” Brett explained.…
Childers Feed and Farm Supplies
Location: Norwood, Mo. Owners: Brian and Leisa Childers Manager: Brian Jacobs (pictured) History: Childers Feed and Farm Supplies is open Tuesday through Friday from 8 to 5 , and Saturdays…
Siloam Springs HS Ag Department
Location: Siloam Springs, Ark. Instructors: Jarred Wyatt, Shea Gregory, Glenn Walker and Kendra Woodlee Pictured: Jarred Wyatt In the Classroom: “In our high school, there are two separate departments and…
ProGas Propane LLC
Owners: Paul and Anna Patton Location: Conway, Mo. History: ProGas Propane LLC was started by Paul and Anna Patton in 1992. When starting out, Paul drove three hours round trip…