From Small Town Kid to State Officer
Wapiti Mefford has served as a leader in Arkansas 4-H
JASPER, ARK. - In 2022, Newton County Arkansas 4-H welcomed its’ first state 4-H officer....
Making a Mark at the 4Kings Ranch
Colby King sells breeding stock, show animals and beef
WEBBERS FALLS, OKLA. - During his football playing days, Colby King liked to be in the...
Carrying on For Uncle Gene
Cousins John Smith and Melissa Eaton are partners at TenX Farms
WEST FORK, ARK. - As a teenager working on his uncle’s farm, John Smith...
Enjoying a Lifestyle
Tom and Connie Cook started South Creek Cattle Company in 2018
HASKILL, OKLA. - When Tom Cook moved from Arkansas to Oklahoma in 1983, he...
Balance is Everything
Couple reclaim a farm, incorporate a rotational grazing system
WEST FORK, ARK. - After David Kruckemeyer retired as a police officer and Renea as an...
Hard Work Pays Off
The Appel family was named Farm Family of the Year for Washington County, Ark.
SPRINGDALE, ARK. - “Surprised, excited and shocked” that is how Ashley and Travis...
A New Comfort Zone
Madison Hutson joined FFA to conquer stage fright, and is now a state officer
MOUNTAIN HOME, ARK. - When Madison Hutson joined FFA in eighth...
Combined Passions
Ava Andrews’ love for show cattle and FFA allows her to share both with younger kids
CLAREMORE, OKLA. - Ava Andrews has been part of...
Inspiring Fellow Youth
Caleb Mahan wants to educate others about agriculture
HUNTSVILLE, ARK. - At age 16, Caleb Mahan has more experience working with livestock than most people...
The Best Way of Life
Rancher continues family’s cattle operation
GORE, OKLA. - When the Circle R Farms Cattle Co., first began operating in 1902, Oklahoma was still five years...
