Tag archives for farming
Youth in agriculture
If you think there is no future in farming, check out the pages of this edition of Ozarks Farm & Neighbor and you might just change your mind. The Ozarks…
Farming isn’t for everyone
I’m one of the lucky ones, I guess, because I found a few truckloads of hay to purchase at a price my banker said I could afford. It was a…
Farming isn’t for everyone
I’m one of the lucky ones, I guess, because I found a few truckloads of hay to purchase at a price my banker said I could afford. It was a…
An Unlikely Dream
Neither Patrick or Heather Graves had any experience with livestock when they began their operation Patrick and Heather Graves of Clifty, Ark., are not your typical farming couple. Patrick’s father,…
What’s on Your Banker’s Mind?
Things to consider when seeking a loan for a farming operation Ever wonder what your banker thinks about your operation? Or their view on the current state of the industry?…
John Everett
Hometown: Prairie Grove, Ark. Family: Wife, Beth Everett; children, Cole Everett, Amy Wales and Jackson Diebold; and grandchildren, , Olivia, Sam and Harrison In Town: “I graduated from Arkansas Tech…
Financial Maintenance
We all know that farming isn’t just about the crop you raise. It’s about how you market your crop, the weather, the soil tests, applying the right mix of fertilizer…
High-tech farming
Because I’m a member of the so-called “farm media,” I receive several e-mail press releases each week. Most are from companies or universities that are touting some new innovation or…
High-tech farming
Because I’m a member of the so-called “farm media,” I receive several e-mail press releases each week. Most are from companies or universities that are touting some new innovation or…
The Road to Ranching
When starting a cattle operation, several factors should be considered before buying livestock Starting a farming operation of any capacity can be very daunting, especially a cow/calf operation. Where should…