Archives for Arkansas Neighbors
Bees for Agriculture
Danny Brewer improved his operation with pollinators Danny Brewer from Van Buren, Ark; was introduced to the idea of beekeeping in 2011, but it wasn’t for the honey. Retired from…
A Lifetime in the Industry
Dale and Niki Peterson have many years of experience in the livestock market business More than five years ago, Dale and Niki Peterson purchased Welch Stockyards in Welch, Okla. The sale…
Building from the Start
Ouida Crossey has managed her family’s cattle operation since 1980 Lester and Ouida Crossey of Searcy, Ark., started in the cattle business after they married in 1980. Ouida managed their…
From Preacher’s Daughter to Farmer
Donna Pennington has been the primary operator of Pennington Farm in Bee Branch, Ark. It’s not unusual a farm wife has a town job, while the husband runs the farm.…
A Double Life
Leigh Ann Brents, pictured with her children Kolton and Audie, and her husband Strap, has brought her students to her farm via online classes. Teacher Leigh Ann Brents splits her…
Back in the Goat Business
The Bergman and Kragt cousins, the grandchildren of Charlotte and Billy Bergman, are among the next generation of Bergman Boar Goat showmen, coming up the ranks within the Delaware County…
Hooked on Herefords
Clint and Cindy Emfinger began their Hereford herd in 2006 Clint and Cindy Emfinger run a Hereford breeding operation on 80 acres near Searcy, Ark. Cindy’s great-grandparents, Clyde and Mary…
Living the Dream
The Bignar family raises show quality lambs and goats at their Arkansas farm. Daughters Makayla and Rylie show at area fairs and are active in the operation. The Bignar family…
Going to Golden Guernsey Goats
Darla Grumbein uses AI to maintain genetic diversity in her Golden Guernsey goats. Darla Grumbein specializes in the heritage breed and it’s rich milk Rick and Darla Grumbein met during…
Catering to Raw Milk Lovers
Clint and Joy Ballard own Milk and Honey Hill Farm on 40 acres in the community of New Blaine, Ark. They run a small-scale, diverse family farm producing raw cow…