Childhood Dreams Become Reality
In 1983, Larry James of Hindsville, Ark., and his father Darrel began piecing together land in hopes of someday having a full-time farm.
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.
Farming From a Young Age
Happy, a red 4-year-old mule, has to be removed from protecting Jo Fantinel’s herd from coyotes after the calves are born because Happy thinks all red calves are her babies.
Triumph Over Tragedy
Kalyn McKibbin of Wyandotte, Okla., was only 11 years old when she had what she calls a “horse wreck.”
The Newest Barn in Town
“If we ever get a chance at your business once, we’ll have you forever.” A strong statement from a confident businessman, Lane Pruitt wants to earn his customer’s business.
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.
