Tag archives for farming
Buying Equipment
So, you’re looking at that new (or used) tractor, baler or UTV – what’s the best way to finance this purchase? You have choices, in fact many choices. Let’s consider…
Perseverance and Hard Work
Family overcomes a rough start to build their farming operation in White County, Ark. Larry Shook of McRae, Ark., knew he wanted to be a farmer. In 1980, with some…
Bixby Farm And Ranch Supplies
Owner: Stan Cowan Location: Bixby, Ark. History: “Our feed and supply business began a few blocks from here in 1987 when I rented a building,” owner Stan Cowan explained. “However,…
Louie Skelton
Hometown: Springdale, Ark. Family: Wife, Deeann; a son, Tucker; and a daughter, Sabra Town Life: “My education has placed me where I am today. I have a fire science degree…
Do You Have a ‘Special Advisor’?
With the new President in office, you may have been hearing a lot about “special advisors.” The President of the United States and the CEOs of large companies rely on…
Life is Simple
Twenty-one years ago, a few days before my father passed away, I told him that I had some big news to tell him. He was lying in bed, weakened from…
Diversification Is Key
Mike and Kim Dickey are determined for their farming operation to be profitable For Mike and Kim Dickey of Greenbrier, Ark., making a profit on their farm operation was never…
A Brother and Sister Partnership
Siblings Autumn and Logan Courtney have their own farming goals and operations Both Autumn Courtney, 18, and her brother Logan, 20, were homeschooled, with Autumn beginning a business degree with…
Elijah Benbolin
Age: 17 Parents: Rick and Joetta Benbolin Hometown: Mount Vernon, Mo. FFA Chapter: Mount Vernon FFA Advisors: Steven Prewitt and Jay Shepherd What is your involvement in agriculture and your…
Nikki Keller
Hometown: Lebanon, Mo. Family: Husband, Shane; sons Brennen (15), Kelson (12); and daughter Jaylin (10) In Town: Nikki Keller is a business manager at Lindsey Auto Group in Lebanon, Mo.…