Archives for Missouri Neighbors - Page 2
Building a Herd
Carl Huff has built a solid herd with solid Angus genetics To paraphrase the old John Denver song, Carl Huff’s version would be: “Country roads, take me home To the…
Transforming a Farm
Sam and Danni Baird find value in NRCS programs in the improvement of their grazing program As Sam and Danni Baird drive through their 220-acre family farm, they admire their…
Growing for a Community
Grants allow couple to grow fresh produce when other gardens are dormant Lettuce, spinach, carrots and beets rebound in the December sunshine in Polk County just outside Bolivar, Mo., at…
Cattleman is Sold on Angus
Carl Goodnight feels the Angus female is the most versatile female of all breeds Carl Goodnight is a fourth-generation farmer and has been raising cattle for 76 years. He was…
A Fondness for Chickens
Dan Bruemmer expanded his poultry and egg operation after his retirement Dan Bruemmer dreamed of having of farm since he was a child. He has turned his love of the…
Adding to the Bottom Line
In addition to a livestock operation, the Fieth Family Farm also is an agritourism destination When the late country music star, Chris LeDoux released his 1992 hit “Cadillac Ranch,” he…
A Homesteading Journey
Couple revitalizes a property to build a thriving and growing farm Aron and Midge Vad moved from Springfield, Mo., to what’s now known as Honeysuckle Farmhouse in 2016. They, along…
Old-School Lessons
FFA members team up with Camden County, Mo., family for some old-fashioned farming Agricultural technology is continually changing, but there are lessons to be learned from the past. For the…
Four Generations of Clovers
Siblings Macy and Marshall Stauffer follow a trail blazed by their parents and grandparents The livestock show arena is their basketball court, and their teammates have four legs. Macy and…
Moving Up
Cade Shepherd, 17, is focused on improving his cattle herd Cade Shepherd has a family history in agriculture. His grandfather, Jim Shepherd, worked for Tyson, and grew chickens for Tyson…