Tag archives for Horses
Cattle and Horses
The Whitley W5 Ranch began as a hobby farm, but soon blossomed into a thriving operation Over the past several decades, Blake and Debbie Whitley have built quality performance horse…
Are All Fences the Same?
When containing livestock, producers have options but there must be visual and physical barriers When it comes to fencing, it’s very important to determine what will work best for the…
Building a Family Farm
Couple reclaim 80 acres to build a poultry and beef cattle operation Clay Wilson and Maggie Thompson are to be married in June. Clay is planning on being a full-time…
Dee Dugan
Family: Husband Billy; daughters Kelsey and Courtney; and five grandchildren. Hometown: Windyville, Mo. In Town: Dee’s husband Billy was badly injured in a logging accident and wanted to get out…
Are All Fences the Same?
When containing livestock, producers have options but there must be visual and physical barriers When it comes to fencing, it’s very important to determine what will work best for the…
Choosing To Stay in Agriculture
Jacob David Blank has a diversified background in agriculture and is an advocate for the industry As a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., with a double…
One Woman’s Passion
Vickie Wyman has been involved with Quarter Horses and racing for four decades Vickie Wyman is a one-person racing Quarter Horse farm manager. Count Your Gold Farm in Sallisaw, Okla.,…
Transitioning to Organic
Robert and Tara Stainton purchased their farm to house their horses. but it quickly became much more While only being in the farming business for eight years, Tara and Robert…
Allison Pettit-Patton & Trenton Patton
Hometown: Verona, Mo. In Town: Allison Pettit-Patton grew up in Lawrence County, Mo., and worked at the Aurora Professional Pharmacy as an after-school job. Now she’s returned to her roots,…
Tony Hawkes
Hometown: Hermitage, Mo. Family: Wife, Cheryl; son Cameron; daughters Courtney and Kelsey; and two grandchildren. In Town: Tony Hawkes owns and operates Hawkes Electrical Construction in Hickory County, Mo. Before…