Archives for Missouri Neighbors - Page 2
A Farm of Their Own
After a career in the military and the medical field, Richard Jones is at home on his farm Growing up in a military family, Richard Jones always longed for the…
Preparing the Next Generation
Joe Cassatt has plans for additional growth down the road Joe Cassatt was raised on an 80-acre family farm in Webb City, Mo., that his dad Larry Cassatt purchased in…
Old-Fashioned Farming
Agriculture and education go hand-in-hand for retired principal Junior Roweton Junior Roweton has had two great loves in his life; education and farming. He feels fortunate to have worked in…
Just Enough Work
K&L Kysar Farm has no plans to be anything other than a farm in Branson, Mo. K&L Kysar Farm is located on the north side of Branson, Mo., where Highway…
An Opportunity to Continue Farming
After working for a pair of brothers for 14 years, Danny Cawyer has taken over the operation Danny Cawyer grew up on a farm in Cossville, Mo., raising hogs, beef…
Four Generations at Huff Farms
Gene Huff began running the family farm when he was just 16 years old Huff Farms is a four-generation family crop and cattle farm in Reeds, Mo. Gene Huff, his…
Concentrating on Cochins
Stonebrook Cochins and Eric Milton strive to develop top-quality birds A trip to the local farm supply store prompted Eric Milton to get eight chicks. He had more space at…
An Industry Advocate
MCA honors Halfway, Mo., native with its Pioneer Award Wearing his signature cowboy hat, Morris Westfall can be found most days on his rural Halfway, Mo., farm. The Polk County,…
A Family Enterprise
The Hammen and Keeling families took over Four State Stockyards in 2019 On sale days at Four State Stockyards in Exeter, Mo., up to 17 members of Chris Hammen’s and…
Taking Advantage of Hybrid Vigor
Greg Hess said high-quality Hereford/Red Angus heifers are the future of his operation Greg Hess knows one thing for certain – living in town isn’t for him. In 2015 his…