Living the Dream at Stil Dreamn
Brett and Jessica Dixon both grew up on family dairy farms and as a result, both developed a love of the industry and the animals involved.
Making a Name in the Dairy Business
Tucker Peterson is the youngest of seven children, and a descendant of several generations of farmers making a living in the Mountain Grove area.
The ‘Calling’ of a Dairyman
For longtime residents of Louisburg, Mo., in northern Dallas County, there are a few staples in the tiny community, such as the Louisburg Baptist Church and Williams Brothers Store.
Making the Law Livestock-Friendly
“It all started when a tree fell on a fence row on my Dad’s farm where my heifers were pastured,” said Clay Doeden, a Cedar County, Mo. native who runs 130 head of beef cattle around Bear Creek, near Stockton.
Finding a Marketable Niche
The first thing you notice is the smell when you near the Walrath farm. There isn’t one.
Shelby’s Chance
Sometimes, in order for someone to succeed in life, all they need is a chance.
Getting back to the Foundation
Karla Johnson greets most visitors with a smile, a wave and an invitation to meet her in her horse barn.
A Mix of Family, Fun & Sheep
When brothers Daniel and Bryn Anderson were kids, they fully embraced life on the farm.
Keeping High Breeding Standards
Most of the time when farmers buy a new base farm, many buildings need excessive refurbishing, pastures need re-fencing and facilities need to be reorganized even if they are all in good shape in order to meet the needs of the new owners. Lori and Wess Peterson of Neosho, Mo., had no such problem when they purchased a 25-acre facility previously owned by a retired veterinarian who often did long-term care.
Breeding Healthier Beef
Billy Bolch is a self-proclaimed beef eater.
“I think beef should be served three times a day,” he said with a laugh.
