Archives for Missouri Neighbors - Page 2
Breeding Hearty Sheep
Black Bell Acres boasts a diversified livestock operation Al and Kirsten Kosinski of Black Bell Acres in rural Alton, Mo., are retired and living their dream in the hills of…
A Focus on Family and Farm
Mercy Lane Farm is building a herd for the future Brad Tucker of Mercy Lane Farm didn’t grow up on a farm, but has utilized resources to build and grow…
Coming Full Circle
Jeff Hancock has returned to his agriculture roots and the land that has been a part of his family since the 1800s Jeff Hancock’s life has come full circle. His…
Doing What Works
Witt Ranch works to increase efficiency through a highly-managed grazing operation About 15 years ago, Nathan and Tracy Witt purchased a 310-acre dairy farm that joins property that has been…
A Diamond in the Rough
Thanks to changes in operations, the future of the Santa Fe Ranch is secure When Florida jeweler and businessman, Mike Thibault, arrived at Santa Fe Ranch in Miller, Mo., he…
Cattle That Adapt
New Eden Farms owner Ian Diamond says South Poll cattle require few inputs When you hear a neighbor say “South Poll” an image of icy Antarctica, not a red bovine,…
A Business Grown Through Necessity
Mark and Dianna Pierce began their litter service to save money, but it has grown into a separate enterprise Pierce Litter Services is a family-owned business owned by Mark and…
Cornering the Market
Blue Heron Farm makes their home known through duck and goose eggs The moment you pull into the drive of Blue Heron Farm in Marshfield, Mo, your eyes are drawn…
Pasture Hens, Prolific Sheep
Reggie and Missy Rice have incorporated laying hens and Katahdin sheep into their Dallas County, Mo., farm Lifelong Buffalo, Mo., residents Reggie and Missy Rice started a pasture reared, 10,000…
Sweet on Gypsy Vanner Horses
Carol and David Dunbar began their Chocolate Horse Farm with imported horses It was spring in the rolling countryside of Yeovil, England, when Carol and David Dunbar discovered their new…