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Finding Her Niche

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Missouri students honored at OSU: The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named two students from the Missouri Ozarks to its annual list of Top 10 Freshmen Men and Top 10 Freshmen Women for the 2020-21 freshmen class. “Mortar Board is an honor society that values excellence in scholarship, leadership and service,” said Klaire Irwin, president of OSU’s Mortar Board. Students selected for the honor are chosen based on scholarship, outstanding leadership and community service. Students apply in their sophomore year based on achievement during their first year in college. Morgan Patterson, an animal science: pre veterinary medicine major from Springfield, Mo., and Ragan Wilson, an animal science major from Seneca, Mo., were among the Top 10 men and women were recognized at the OSU-Baylor football game on Oct. 2. Teachers honored at national convention: Jeff Voris of Halfway, Mo., and Jay Shepherd of Mount Vernon, Mo., were among the agriculture education instructors to receive their National Honorary American Degree during the 94th annual FFA Convention, held Oct. 27-30 in Indianapolis, Ind. Also honored were the parents, of retiring National FFA Officer Paxton Dahmer, Amy and Cory Dahmer, of Nevada, Mo. In other news from the convention, the Forsyth FFA Forestry team of Emmalea Cook, Kera Mingus, Zac Jennings and Landry Stuart took first in the Forestry Career Development Event. Cook was the high individual at the contest, and Jennings was third high. Whitney Yeria of the Conway FFA was thirdhigh individual of the Dairy Cattle Handling event.

Convention to be held in the Ozarks: The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association has announced that the 2022 Missouri Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show will be held at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Jan. 7-9. To register, visit go.ozarksfn. com/wci. Joplin, Mo., market receives grant: The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that 12 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity in urban areas. One of the recipients the Joplin Empire Market. Grant funds may be used to increase food production and availability within an urban area; demonstrate growth of local economic communities; increase local economic impact; increase availability of food to local residents; or enhance already established areas within a community and provide assistance to the community.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS 7 Dave and Larkin Busby strive for

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Horses are matched with people at Chiron Quarter Horse Farm Still in the business after 45 years Eye on Agribusiness features Worley Farm & Lawn Equipment Caity Garrett is hooked on ag after finding her niche Town & Country spotlights Clarence Wolfe Tanner and Kerre Clark are dedicated to agriculture The Lettermans are continuing in the tradition of family farming Youth in Agriculture highlights Sadie Schober

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Continued from Previous Page According to American University in Washington D.C., an estimated 10 million American children do not have enough food daily, and some 54 million people in the U.S. face hunger. If there were no more farmers or ranchers, those numbers would quadruple within months. Along with mass starvation, there would be increased violence between those who have food and those who do not. It would be chaos. What livestock might be left, with no farmers or ranchers left to care for and protect it, would quickly be taken as food, with a great deal of it likely being wasted. With the livestock gone and there being no crop production, those who can hunt for and gather food will quickly erode those natural resources. It would be only a matter of time until most of the earth’s human and animal population is obliterated. So, will someone tell me again how much better off the world would be without farmers? Halloween is over, but the whole scenario sounds like a horror movie staring every movie bad guy, plus a whole lot of zombies. Those who survive might want to figure out how to raise a few animals for food. They might make use those animals can be used for transportation as well. They will need to figure out a way to keep the animals safe from predators or would-be

bandits. It also wouldn’t hurt to have a shelter of some kind for the smaller animals and do everything possible to keep all animals healthy. They might also want to consider learning how to plant a few crops, crops that can be stored to feed themselves and those animals in the winter months. Some of the larger animals may even be able to help in the cultivating of those crops. It might not be a bad idea to figure out something that can be used to create clothing. It’s very important to remember crops and animals, just like people, need water, so people would need be very cautious about what happens near water sources; got to keep that water clean. Also, don’t put just anything on your plants to control insects or weeds; it might be dangerous for the people and the animals who consume it. Wait. That sounds a whole lot like farming to me. Funny how that works. Farming and ranching might not be the most popular industry, but I don’t think it would take folks very long to realize it is the only industry needed for survival.

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Living the Dream at DL Farm

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“I am so lucky to be doing what I still teaching at the middle school, we love,” said Dave Busby. bought some calves, finished them out DL Farms, located around Bland, Mo., and had them processed. Larkin would is a century farm that has been in the go to the farmers market (in Rolla, Mo.) family since the Civil War. The farm with her little car with some coolers in has been passed down to Dave and his the back, set up shop and started selling wife Larkin, and they it into a growing, with the other vendors. People found working farm with cows, chickens and out we raised cows and it just grew.” pigs. Now Dave and Larkin can be found There are around 200 acres at the farmers market in Rolla with a of land which is used to truck and a walk-in freezer trailer. raise their 40 head of Angus They sell beef by the halves and cattle. The Busby’s believe in quarters. They also sell their organic and all-natural ways meat sliced restaurant style of growing their products. with thicker cuts. Larkin is in Bland, Mo. “It is about the people we charge of marketing, while take the good, quality food Dave is working on the proto,” Dave said. “When I was duction of their livestock.

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“I use intensive rotation grazing and move my cows almost every day to a new pasture,” Dave stated. They do not put fertilizers on the grass or any chemicals because of the organic way of raising their animals. There are no growth hormones, antibiotics or steroids in their animals. The meat chickens, Cornish crosses, are raised naturally, with organic feed in chicken tractors until about 6 weeks before they are processed and sold. Forage-based pigs are rotated around the farm to clean up the wooded and brushy areas of the farm. The pork is processed into bratwursts, German-style sausages, hams, bacon and chops. They also have a few beehives and sell honey, and seasonal garden vegetables. Future plans on the farm are to expand the acreage. They don’t want to take on a larger herd because they like to keep it simple and focused on what they are doing now. Another plan is to introduce Wagyu genetics with the purchase of a new herd bull.

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“The marbling in this breed is supposed to be amazing and the taste is phenomenal,” Dave explained. “So we are going to try this Wagyu, even though the calves won’t be ready for two years. But we will just see.” Larkin treats the animals holistically. She has been certified in holistic medicine and has her own business called Health Solutions. They welcome all visitors to their farm, from young students to military members from Fort Leonard Wood. The Busbys love to teach everyone where their food comes from and how farm animals are raised naturally. Their website informs visitors what to expect when volunteering and how long the day might be. “I just wake up every day and think I am dreaming. Even on the worst days, I thank God for what I get to do every day,” Dave said as he smiled at Larkin. “I did nothing to deserve to live like this. So, a part of my goal is to share what we do here. All the things we get to do is not about the money. I like to share our good fortune with others.”

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Chiron Quarter Horse Farm works to match people and horses

Visiting the Chiron Quarter Horse Farm offers the sights and sounds Nicole, was one day as she contemplated the state of affairs of the “family horse” comcommon to most rural Mo., homesteads. In Greek Mythology, Chiron was the munity. wisest and most just if not most human of all centaurs. Imbued with superior knowledge “I got real emotional,” she said. “I wanted another horse. But…” remembered Nicole, of medicine, music and archery skills among a long list of superior abilities, Chiron was and that’s a very important ‘but’ in gaining a real understanding of the why and how the mythological mentor and trainer of Achilles and Hercules, Ajax, Jason, Perseus and Mitch and Nicole became inspired to establish Chiron Quarter Horses. Aeneas among others. “The process of a horse is tough,” said Nicole. “We chose Chiron as a symbol for our farm because we hope to impart our own wis“It’s hard to trust people,” Nichole said of finding her next horse. “I was going to be dom through our training program, but more importantly, we want our horses to provide kind of picky.” us with their wisdom as well. In terms of our rescue program, our greatest hope is to While working through that “picky” process Nicole became more aware of the people provide healing to the horses that come into our care as they heal us in so many different rescuing horses, ways,” stated Nicole Schupp, who along with husband Mitch own the Chiron Quarter “So, I started looking into that,” she said. Horse Farm. In her research, Nicole she came across how, “these two gals managed to get in with a The Chiron Quarter Horse farm has three Quarter Horses that are part of their breed- buyer at a kill pen in Kansas.” That person allowed the ladies to buy a certain number of ing program. horses from him for the price he would get selling them for slaughter. The ladies posted Mitch noted Chiron began as a Quarter Horse breeding program. Both Mitch and Ni- weekly about the horses they rescued on social media to try and find them new owners. cole talked vividly about the Quarter Horse as “America’s breed” and their love of them “We get theses horses and they’re sick and they may not make it,” Mitch said. “And for what “fantastic all around animals” they are. But when their passion for some don’t. The only chance these horses have in life is…we get that horse home. rescue horses developed they began to save other breeds as well. Train it. And give it a second chance.” “They’re like people, ya know. It doesn’t matter what color they are, or Mitch and Nicole became dedicated to spending the necessary time to get their what size they are. We don’t discriminate,” said Mitch. charges healthy and trained to be solid family horses. Growing up outside of Chicago, Nicole never believed her dreams of owning Mitch related the reality was as their family began to grow he and Nicole nata place where she could raise horses would ever come true. And then she met Walnut urally began to consider their world differently. The result was that when they Mitch. After she tragically and suddenly lost her “heart horse,” reflected Nicole. Shade, Mo. decided it was time to grow the farm. Along with considering what grow“I really was not ready for another horse.” ing their family farm meant they began to really focus on the idea of famiAfter a time, Nicole was able to deal with her loss. The long story short, said ly-friendly horses.

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meet your neighbors “People were tired of not knowing what they were getting,” Mitch said. “They don’t even know how (to get the right horse).” It was through the process of training, and learning, and doing more and more and more to explore just exactly what people’s needs were that Nicole and Mitch saw horse rescues were a means to an end, and indeed a very different end for many good horses. People have called Chiron asking about horse availability only to be told the horses currently under Chiron care and in training may not be ready for some time. The Chiron ethic is to get the rescued animals perfectly healthy before their training regimens begin. And there are a lot of activities the Schupps do to prepare for and acclimate the horses to human attention well before they begin to work them under a saddle. “They get a lot of baths,” noted Mitch. They get brushed and their feet are handled. “Just taking them for a walk,” added Nicole. “There’s something about rescue animals. They just know.” She said rescued horses have a sense of what has happened to them. “We can’t rescue all of them, and I wish we could.” Their knowledge about how to horse came from a lifetime of, “absorbing everything around me,” said Mitch. “As a horseman you should always be learning.” Mitch emphasized that all horse owners need to learn constantly and to think of building a relationship with their horses. “Everybody should be a horse trainer. Learn. Keep learning. Watch every video you can. Talk to every old timer you can. Absorb everything. People in the horse world are the most helpful people in the world. At Chiron, they work to train the family-friendly, bombproof horse to do whatever the rider, regardless of their age, wants the horse to do. “A bombproof horse can be soft, but should respond to every cue you give it. Whether you want it to back up or go forNOVEMBER 15, 2021

ward. Or if you want it to flex real gently.” Mitch explained as he used light touches of the reins and hand signals to demonstrate those behaviors with the paint Woody, “I really teach light to the touch.” “I want my kids to be able to go around the horse,” Nicole said. “They should be able to go under the horse. They should be able to grab their tails. They should be able to run around screaming.” “When a horse leaves this barn,” Mitch added, reiterating how important it is for people to keep learning and training. “I them to keep training that horse,” he emphasized. “Get in tune with that horse,” Mitch declared. Mitch and Nicole also talked about the lessons in life one gets from horsemanship. “It’s definitely a way of life,” Mitch said. “You can learn a lot by doing this. You can learn a lot about yourself by doing this. I’ve learned to be a better parent by doing this.” And as Mitch intimated, the positive learning process experienced through horsemanship goes for other family members as well. “Everybody needs connections. We need (connections) for our soul,” he said. “When our 9-year-old daughter is behind a computer she’s a different person. Submitted Photo When she comes (out to the barn and the pastures) for a day with these horses, she’s so gentle, and she’s so happy. You can tell that she’s at peace.” The ongoing Chiron business plan is to acquire more rescues, get them healthy again and to keep training. “And hopefully that’s the way life keeps going,” Mitch said. And as far as the future of Chiron Quarter Horse Farm Mitch projected, “Well our philosophy has evolved, and we’ve learned, and hopefully we’ll continue to get better at this, and try to find forever homes for everybody.” And that idea of saving the rescued horses forever by ensuring that they are great all around family horses is the mission of the Chiron owners. “We’re not heroes. We’re nothing special. We’re just people who really like horses,” Nicole said.

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the people, places and traditions that make the ozarks home Photos by Laura L. Valenti

45 Years with Tractors

“When I started, there were multiple tractor dealers here in Lebanon – International, Ford, Deutz, as well as John Deere and we all helped each other,” Enos said. “They are all gone now, with the exception of John Deere and a Kubota dealership that just came in a few years ago.” After starting in parts, Enos moved to a service manager position. Then when John Donald bought it, he transitioned to salesman. “That’s probably the part of the business I liked the best,” Enos commented. “I got to travel all around to different counties – Laclede, Pulaski, Phelps, Hickory, Webster, Polk, Wright, Texas – and others. The best part was I got to travel to the farms and the farmers would take me to their fields and show me the equipment they had. From there, we would talk about what he needed. I enjoyed seeing the countryside while driving around, while selling tractors and equipment.” Enos is now back in parts, in a sense, right where he started but he doesn’t seem to mind. “I like what I do. I am a mechanically-minded person,” he said. “I was raised on a dairy farm where we milked cows for 30 years. Now, I raise beef cattle, 100 head of Herefords crossed with Santa Gertrudis, with my wife Denice daughter, Leslie and my brother Bruce on 600 acres out by Oakland. Leslie

By Laura L. Valenti

Enos Hawkins landed his first job in the industry at the age of 17 One of Mark Twain’s many wellknown quips includes, “Find a job you enjoy doing and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Mark Twain never met Enos Hawkins but his thoughts certainly describe his last 45 years on the job at the John Deere dealership in Lebanon, Mo. According to current employment statistics, the average American changes jobs five times over the course of their working career. It is a rare and fortunate individual, like Enos, who walked in the door of his future career at age 17 and stay there for a lifetime.

“I was right out of high school,” he admitted at the parts desk of Heritage Tractor. “I went to work for Dooley Palmer Jr., on June 7, 1976, the Monday after Memorial Day as a new high school graduate. I’d been working at a local APCO gas station. I wasn’t even 18. “Dooley Palmer Jr., was the owner of Palmer Motor and Implement. His brother Roy called my mother Helen Hawkins and asked if I was interested in a job at John Deere. He was wanting to retire as parts manager. Roy is also my wife’s grandfather. Back then, they

didn’t even have a service manager at the time. Dooley owned the John Deere tractor dealership in Lebanon for 52 years and I was with them for 26 years of that. They were the best because it was a completely family-run business back then. It was sold to John Donald in 2002 and I worked with Dooley’s son, Pat who stayed on for another year. Larson Farm & Lawn took it over in 2016. Heritage Tractor bought the dealership in 2019 and they are the current owners.” Enos has four different bosses, but he said they had all be good.

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ozarks roots was in FFA in high school. Her show steers were the ones we raised on our farm. When she started showing at the Laclede County Fair, she was the only one with red steers in the beginning but by the time she quit showing, there were 10 or 11 others who were showing red steers, too,” he added proudly. Enos and Denice have two other daughters – Erinn, who works in Elkland as an esthetician and is married to Ashton Cox; and their daughter, Deidre lives and works in the Atlanta, Ga., area and has their one grandson, 13-year-old Jaylen. “I’ve seen so many changes in this business over the years,” Enos said of the industry. “When I started, of course, there were no computers. We did everything by hand. We handled a part, five different times before we handed it over to the customer. That’s how I learned so many part numbers, writing out tickets by hand. I now serve the grandkids of a lot of my original customers. Now that makes me feel old,” he added with a laugh. “We had one phone line, then two and we might have 10 by now. I don’t even know. I used to take stock every two weeks and now it’s every day. There are five of us doing parts every day and we still can’t keep up!” He admits quietly he thinks about retirement but he’s not quite ready yet. “When I do though, it will be to go home and farm,” he said with a smile.

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H Owner: Josh Worley H Location: Weaubleau, Mo. History: After owning a lawn and landscaping business for several years, Josh Worley decided he needed a change. In 2015, Josh opened Worley Farm & Lawn Equipment in Weaubleau, Mo. He operated both businesses for few years, but eventually sold the landscaping and lawn operation to focus on Worley Farm & Lawn Equipment. Products and services: Worley Farm & Lawn Equipment offers customers a wide product line that includes LS tactors, as well as haying equipment from Farm King, truck beds from Barron, Butler, Crossfire, Hydrabed, Iron Star and Kermlin. Worley Farm & Lawn Equipment also offers Bush-Wacker cutters and Ranchers Pride feeders. “We also have zero-turn mowers, UTVs, trailers and all kinds of stuff,” Josh said. Josh said he and his team of six employees not only sell the products at Worley Farm & Lawn Equipment, but also offer service, instillation and parts for all product lines. Another service offered to customers is used vehicles. “We find good, used trucks and put new bale beds on them and get them ready for the farmer to go straight to work,” Josh, who is also a cattleman, said. “Customers don’t have to track a truck down, bring it to us to have a bed put on and wait for it. We try to have a few trucks ready to go.” Business Philosophy: Being a dealer in a small town, Josh said he and his staff are able to spend more time with their customers. “You get extra attention from a small-town dealer, compared to those big-city dealers,” he said. “We tend to bend over backwards a little more. We help our customers out on the weekends when we are closed, or whatever it takes to accommodate them.”

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Future plans: Josh isn’t sure what the future holds for Worley Farm & Lawn Equipment, but the business has seen steady growth since 2015. “We are just trying to sustain and get a little more efficient at what we do,” Josh said. “There is really no limit on growth; I’m not going to hold back.”

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Finding Her Niche By Rachel Harper

Caity Garrett enjoys showing her sheep, and encourages others to venture into the showring

Caity Garrett got her first lamb a lamb from her uncle. She named it Butwhen she was only 6 years old. Her tercup. Caity discovered more about 4-H uncle Randy Garrett and cousins Alex and and began getting involved. She started goEvan had sheep growing up and were in- ing to fairs and showing her sheep. As she credibly involved in 4-H. became more interested in 4-H, she realShe remembers going to their home for ized the organization had much more to offamily dinners and always having an in- fer than just showing animals. “You could terest in their animals. One do arts, crafts, sewing, photography, and day her uncle explained how grow food. 4-H inspired me a lot to do they travel to shows around what I’m doing today. I’ve developed the state to show the animals many useful skills through 4-H.” and that immediately caught CaCaity started with a little animal ity’s attention. She told her mom, pen under the trees. EventuOronogo, Mo. Leigh Anne Garrett, showing ally, she began to grow her sounded like fun, and she wantherd, and her parents built ed to do it. Shortly after, they got a barn. Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com

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meet your neighbors “At one point, we had 25 sheep. Right now, we have seven sheep that are registered Hampshire ewes and some crossbreds. Having too many animals was a lot of stress. Going the pace we are now is very nice. It’s a lot calmer, but there is still always something to do.” She also has two Nigerian Dwarf goats. Caity feeds her sheep twice a day. They get 2 percent of their body weight per feeding and 4 percent of their body weight each day. “For the adult ewes, we feed them all stock feed mix with cracked corn along with a quarter of a flake per sheep er day to help them digest. For the lambs, we give them Purina Show Chow with some supplements to help them develop strength and build up thickness and muscle.” They deworm monthly and vaccinate once a year. She walks her sheep almost every day and works them by leading, bracing and practicing her showmanship. She sells her sheep and goats to individuals online and at the local sale barns and uses the profits from her animal sales and premiums at the shows to buy feed for her animals. A few weeks before the first show, Caity said they slick sheer the sheep and bathe them to ensure they are moisturized and clean. “We make sure all their wool is off except on their legs,” she said. “We used to fit them, but keeping wool on their legs really shows off their breed characteristics, makes their legs look thicker and stronger, and is just better overall.” Caity attends the local and state fairs. “I like the experiences that it gives me in learning responsibilities and business management,” she explained. “It helps me develop better social skills, which has helped when talking to judges in showmanship. It really shows you how far you’ve come.” Caity said her parents have always helped and been there for her through the years. Her dad has farmed his whole life, and her mom works in the medical field. “My dad isn’t huge into showing, but he helps get my confidence back if something goes wrong and always says, ‘Hey, we got this.’ He lifts my spirits and encourages me, is always proud of me, and is incredibly supportive. My mom is constantly out here with me helping clean and feed and is at all my events,” Caity said. “I have never seen a woman work so hard in my life. She’s always supportive, ready to jump in and help as well as encourage me just like my dad.” Caity said her parents back her financially, help her buy feed when needed, repair things and always take her to shows. Each year, Caity attends a two-day camp at the Jasper County Fairgrounds hosted by Chastin Leggett, who owns the You Gotta Believe Livestock Camp. Leggett travels all over the country, helping kids learn to show animals, offering encouragement and helpful suggestions for improvement with their livestock. “He has inspired me as well as so many other kids and is ready to help whenever he can. He hires the best counselors and best show people to help. He has become an extremely close companion of our family. It is amazing to see someone be so excited to help people. He has helped our farm grow and has helped me grow as a person.” Caity is a sophomore at Carl Junction High School and is the FFA chapter sentinel. For her SAE in FFA she chose entrepreneurship and started a traveling petting zoo called Rubber Duck Ranch. “We have sheep, goats, miniature pigs, ferrets, chickens, and rabbits. We do church get-togethers, kids’ birthday parties and have attended events such as Food for America. We bring interesting farm animals for the kids that they may not see otherwise.” Her goals include getting a grand or reserve at the state fair with her sheep and showing at the American Royal before she graduates. “If I win state in showmanship, then I get to be a counselor at Chastin’s camp. I want to be out there to get kids excited and happy about showing.” “My future career plans are to be an art teacher, but showing animals is extremely fun, and I hope to show at the state fair even when I’m an adult,” Caity said. “To any kid that has considered showing but has not done it yet, do it. Agriculture is an amazing thing. It’s not just cows and plows. Don’t get discouraged when there are hardships. There are always people who are going to knock you down. It’s part of life. It’s not just constant hard farm work; it’s more than that. It’s hard work, but it’s going to pay off. It gives you so many life experiences that you are going to use in the future. There are so many opportunities, things you can learn, and people you can meet. Keep pushing through, and you’ll be happy you did it.” NOVEMBER 15, 2021

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PRODUCTION SALE NOVEMBER 27, 2021

With guest consignors – Central Missouri Polled Hereford Assn. members

SALE OFFERING 60 LOTS

Including cow-calf pairs, breeding age bulls, bred heifers, open heifers and select black baldy females

AI SIRES: Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153 – 43764491 KACZ Z034 Torch 10Y F400 – 43890614 Loewen LJ Ferdinand 33N F33 ET – 4394074 BEHM 100W Cuda 504C – 43636764

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Students are the backbone of our operation and we strive to raise breeding stock that will work hard to make producers money!

Herd Manager: Ben Carpenter 573-289-8553 Sale Manager: Tammy Holder 417-342-0871 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Assn.: Larry Day 660-621-0812

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Parts • Service • Sales • Family Owned • Local Company

By Laura L. Valenti

6321 E. Farm Road 104 • Strafford, MO 2929 E. Blaine • Springfield, MO

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H Hometown: Lebanon, Mo. H Family: Wife, Tricia; sons, Aaron Wolfe and Clarence Wolfe III; two grandchildren and two more about to join the family through a new marriage.

In Town: Clarence is retired military and for 20 years was a mortarman with the Army’s Indirect Infantry. Clarence has worked in Lebanon for the past four years for White River Marine as a painter, applying powder coating to aluminum boats. In the Country: “I keep about 15 diary goats on 40 acres,” Clarence said. “I have one Nigerian dwarf buck, one Nubian and the rest are mini-Nubians. I milk them until I get a freezer full of goat’s milk, and then I slowly stop. I sell goat’s milk to a few friends, and it is ideal for people who are lactose intolerant. Photo by Laura L. Valenti Some friends with a new baby were having quite a time, and the baby never slept through the night until they tried goat’s milk. “I never had a problem with milk until I had my appendix removed, and after that, I started to have problems with lactose intolerance, but goat’s milk, even products made with goat’s milk like ice cream and cream cheese really make a difference.” Clarence has made goat cheese in the past, but his biggest hit with his family has been his goat’s milk soap. “My wife, her sister, and her mother are all allergic to commercial soap products and goat soap works well for them. We even mail some of it to the relatives in Michigan where we are from originally.” Clarence and his wife Tricia moved to the Ozarks in 2005 to help friends who lived near Fort Leonard Wood and were involved in the Cadence International Ministry, a Christian nonprofit ministering to military members. The ministry has since closed in this area and their friends have moved on, but the Wolfes stayed in the area. Clarence’s new project is the construction of an earthbag home. “It’s an earth home built with sandbags filled with dirt,” he explained. “It consists of a 20-foot circle that encompasses 314 square foot, and then there are four smaller circles. The research I’ve found states this house is energy-efficient, storm- and earthquake-proof. It was originally developed by scientists looking for a practical way to build on another planet where there would be no trees available for construction. The basic construction material is bags that can be filled with dirt or whatever soil type that would be found on another planet. The bags are then covered with a thin layer of a mix of clay, sand, and cement.” The end result, as seen on the internet, is an attractive, yet practical, structure resemblING a small castle. “I looked at all kinds of buildings while researching this,” he said. “And I think we can do this.”

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slaughter

cows

Buffalo Livestock Market

30.00-70.00* 30.00-70.00 †

Four State

32.50-81.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

44.50-74.50 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

40.00-70.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Market - Butler

38.00-78.00

Ozarks Regional

†

20.00-84.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards

33.00-71.00 †

Wright County Livestock Auction

sheep &

32.00-72.00 †

Springfield Livestock Marketing

bulls

slaughter

110

(Week of 10/31/21 to 11/6/21) Buffalo Livestock Market

Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

72.00-95.00*

74.50-89.50 †

Four State

20.00-97.00*

Interstate Regional Stockyards

63.50-95.50

Joplin Regional Stockyards

Kingsville Livestock Auction

777.50-100.00 † 65.00-96.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

73.50-99.00 †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

60.00-108.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

78.00-88.00 †

Wright County Livestock Auction

62.00-89.00*

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

†

771.00-100.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

73.00-99.50 †

cows 80

replacement

100

120

Prices reported per cwt

(Week of 10/31/21 to 11/6/21) Buffalo Livestock Market

725.00-1100.00*

Douglas County Livestock Auction

700.00-1300.00 †

Four State Stockyards - Exeter

910.00-1200.00*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

1030.00-1250.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

700.00-1650.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

850.00-900.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

None Reported †

Ozarks Regional

200.00-1225.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna

810.00-1600.00 † 8

Springfield Livestock Wright County Livestock Auction

100

500.00-1300.00 † 900.00-1275.00*

600

cow/calf

pairs 1100

1600

2100

Steers, Med. & Lg. 1

(Week of 10/31/21 to 11/6/21) Buffalo Livestock Market Douglas County Livestock Auction - Ava

None Reported* 925.00-1510.00

Four State Stockyards - Exeter Joplin Regional Stockyards

None Reported † 900.00-1950.00 †

Kingsville Livestock Auction

1225.00-1325.00 †

Mid Missouri Stockyards

1000.00-1350.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

None Reported †

Ozarks Regional Stockyards

850.00-1500.00 †

South Central Regional Stockyards - Vienna Springfield Livestock Market Wright County Livestock Auction

18 18

300

†

None Reported*

Interstate Regional Stockyards - Cuba

11/4/21

Receipts: 760 Compared to last month, slaughter lambs traded 4.0015.00 higher. Slaughter ewes traded steady. Slaughter kid goats traded 10.00-40.00 higher. Slaughter nannies traded steady to 10.00 higher. Internet bidding was active. Supply moderate with good demand. Supply included: 24% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (3% Wooled & Shorn, 75% Hair Breeds, 2% Ewes, 19% Hair Ewes, 2% Hair Bucks); 6% Feeder Goats (79% Kids, 21% Wether Kids); 70% Slaughter Goats (40% Kids, 34% Nannies/Does, 9% Bucks/Billies, 2% Wethers, 15% Wether Kids). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 255.00. Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3: 170.00-215.00. Wooled & Shorn - Good 2-3: 145.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 280.00-340.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 245.00-275.00. Ewes - Good 2-3: 125.00-140.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3: 130.00-172.50. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 100.00-140.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 125.00-200.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 310.00-465.00. Kids - Selection 2: 265.00. Kids - Selection 3: 195.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1: 325.00-365.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 320.00-375.00. Kids - Selection 2: 225.00-280.00. Kids - Selection 3: 205.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 115.00-270.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 160.00-245.00. Wethers - Selection 2: 265.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1: 300.00-335.00. Wether Kids - Selection 2: 285.00.

900.00-1150.00*

MO-KAN Livestock Auction - Butler

goats

Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

38.00-71.00*

11/7/21

5 Area (Tx-Ok, Ks, Neb, Ia, Colo, Nm, Mn) Live Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 127.00-132.00; wtd. avg. price 129.27. Heifers: 126.00-130.00 ; wtd. avg. price 128.99. Dressed Basis Sales - Over 80% Choice Steers: 198.00-198.00 ; wtd. avg. price 198.00. Heifers: Not Reported; wtd. avg. price Not Reported.

26.00-68.00 †

Joplin Regional Stockyards

Midwest - High Plains Direct Slaughter Cattle

10.00-73.00*

Interstate Regional

cattle

beef

(Week of 10/31/21 to 11/6/21) Douglas County Livestock

market sales reports

1150.00-1420.00

1300

1800

Bulls, Med. & Lg. 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Heifers, Med. & Lg. 1

†

585.00-1325.00 † 1400.00-1725.00*

800

300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

2300

300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.

Buffalo, Mo. • Buffalo Livestock Market Sheep/Goat

10/26/21

Receipts: 771 Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded 8.0013.00 higher. Slaughter ewes traded steady. Feeder and slaughter kid goats traded steady. Slaughter nannies traded steady. Supply was moderate with good demand. Supply included: 71% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (7% Wooled & Shorn, 76% Hair Breeds, 16% Hair Ewes, 1% Hair Bucks); 10% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 19% Slaughter Goats (57% Kids, 29% Nannies/Does, 10% Bucks/ Billies, 3% Wether Kids). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 240.00-295.00. Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3: 185.00-220.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 285.00-335.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 210.00-260.00. Hair Breeds - Good 1-3: 205.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3: 185.00-210.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 110.00-132.50. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 175.00-225.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 310.00-340.00. Kids - Selection 2: 215.00-290.00. Kids - Selection 3: 140.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 285.00-345.00. Kids - Selection 2: 220.00-280.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 165.00-245.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 162.50-250.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1: 290.00. Norwood, Mo. • Producers Auction Yards Sheep/Goat

10/23/21

Receipts: 1,097 Compared to last month slaughter lambs traded 16.0020.00 higher. Feeder kids goats traded 2.00-8.00 lower with slaughter kid goats trading 7.00-10.00 higher. Supply heavy with good demand. Supply included: 52% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (8% Wooled & Shorn, 81% Hair Breeds, 1% Ewes, 8% Hair Ewes, 1% Bucks, 1% Hair Bucks); 6% Replacement Sheep/Lambs (100% Hair Ewes); 16% Feeder Goats (98% Kids, 2% Wether Kids); 24% Slaughter Goats (71% Kids, 11% Nannies/Does, 1% Bucks/Billies, 17% Wether Kids); 2% Replacement Goats (100% Nannies/Does). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 230.00345.00.

Wooled & Shorn - Choice 1-3: 200.00. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 250.00-350.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 220.00-317.50. Hair Breeds - Good 1-2: 150.00-200.00. Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 70.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3: 140.00-175.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 103.00-127.50. Bucks 1-2: 160.00. Hair Bucks - 1-2: 110.00-155.00. Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes - Small and Medium 1-2: 180.00-210.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 300.00-345.00. Kids - Selection 2: 215.00-285.00. Wether Kids - Selection 3: 180.00. Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 270.00-340.00. Kids - Selection 2: 222.50-290.00. Kids - Selection 3: 200.00-230.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 150.00-230.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 200.00-225.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1: 287.50-320.00. Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 210.00-275.00. Diamond, Mo. • TS White Sheep/Goat

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Receipts: 610 Compared to last month, slaughter lambs traded 20.0030.00 higher. Feeder kid goats traded 10.00-20.00 lower with slaughter kid goats trading steady. Supply light with moderate demand. Supply included: 65% Slaughter Sheep/Lambs (4% Wooled & Shorn, 86% Hair Breeds, 1% Ewes, 8% Hair Ewes, 1% Hair Bucks); 11% Feeder Goats (100% Kids); 25% Slaughter Goats (48% Kids, 34% Nannies/Does, 5% Bucks/Billies, 13% Wether Kids). Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled & Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 205.00-277.50. Hair Breeds - Choice and Prime 1-3: 260.00-330.00. Hair Breeds - Choice 1-3: 212.50-275.00. Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 100.00. Hair Ewes - Good 2-3: 140.00-190.00. Hair Ewes - Utility and Good 1-3: 100.00-140.00. Hair Ewes - Cull and Utility 1-2: 95.00-97.50. Hair Bucks 1-2: 92.50-105.00. Feeder Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 280.00-350.00. Kids - Selection 2: 225.00-265.00.

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150.00-183.00 158.00-188.00 135.00-165.00 135.00-152.00 140.00-154.50

186.00 167.50-201.00 149.00-185.00 140.00-158.00 135.00-159.00

184.50-214.00 170.00-186.00 154.00-179.00 151.00-165.25 152.00-157.00

170.00-201.00 169.00-186.50 160.00-172.00 150.00-163.00 150.00-160.00

195.00-210.00 176.00-200.00 163.00-180.00 151.00-166.00 156.00-163.85

199.00 170.00-194.00 152.50-174.75 140.00-167.75 140.00-174.00

172.00-195.00 158.00-191.00 153.00-176.00 150.00-164.00 146.00-155.00

176.00-191.00 159.00-176.00 154.00-165.00 148.00-154.50 141.00-147.00

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150.00-170.00 140.00-165.00 130.00-147.00 124.00-138.50 130.00-143.00

155.00-165.00 142.00-160.00 143.00-163.50 145.00-156.00 144.00-151.50

155.00 157.00-164.00 142.50-160.00 130.00-164.25 134.50-164.10

150.00-165.00 142.00-158.00 140.00-150.00 128.00-142.00 125.00-134.00

156.50-166.00 139.00-157.00 137.00-144.00 135.00-143.00 127.50-136.00

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Receipts This Week: 135,793 Early weaned pigs 2.00 per head higher. All feeder pigs 2.00 per head lower. Demand moderate for moderate offerings. Receipts include 52% formulated prices. Volume By State Or Province Of Origin: Missouri 1.3% Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 128,393 head, wtd. avg. 50.24. All Feeder Pigs: 7,400 head, wtd. avg. 69.80. Daily Direct Hog Report

11/5/21

Barrows and Gilts Purchased Swine (including Packer Sold) National Head Count: 8,568 On a National basis, compared to the previous day’s weighted average (LM_HG200): 0.11 higher. National Price Range: 57.00-61.50. Western Cornbelt Wtd Avg Price: 61.19. Western Cornbelt 5 Day Rolling Avg: 61.39.

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172.00-195.00 158.00-191.00 153.00-176.00 150.00-164.00 146.00-155.00

176.00-191.00 159.00-176.00 154.00-165.00 148.00-154.50 141.00-147.00

188.00-193.50 172.00-193.00 161.00-178.00 148.50-168.50 140.00-148.00

178.00-197.00 172.00-175.00 161.00-177.00 153.00-159.00 154.00-164.00

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Below average temperatures brought several mornings of heavy frost this week, thus ending the growing season for the year. Grain harvest was still pretty much on hold as the cold luckily wasn’t enough to freeze the ground solid yet and most fields are still too wet following the rains over the last couple of weeks to get into. The supply of hay is moderate and demand is light to moderate and prices mostly steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 200.00-250.00. Alfalfa - Supreme (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 8.00-12.00. Alfalfa - Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Medium Square 3x3: 160.00-200.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 120.00-160.00. Alfalfa - Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 5.00-9.00. Alfalfa - Fair (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 100.00-125.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 6.00-8.00. Mixed Grass - Good/Premium (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 80.00-140.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Ton): Large Round: 60.00-100.00. Mixed Grass - Fair/Good (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.00-6.00. Mixed Grass - Fair (Ask/Per Bale): Large Round: 25.0055.00. Straw: Wheat (Ask/Per Bale): Small Square: 4.00-6.00.

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hog markets

Cheese: Barrels closed at $1.5025 and 40# blocks at $1.5850. The weekly average for barrels is $1.6005 (-0.2365) and blocks, $1.6365 (-0.1130). Fluid Milk/Cream: Milk production is on the incline in areas of the country. Pleasant weather conditions in parts are keeping dairy herds comfortable and farmers working fields. In the Midwest, milk output is moving up and milk per cow numbers are reportedly improving. In the mountain states of Idaho, Colorado, and Utah, milk production is increasing. Market participants report milk markets are somewhat tight with impacts from location and transportation challenges. Bottling demands are steady to increasing. Cream markets are fairly stable on mixed availability. Some operations are working through several cream transportation disruptions. Condensed skim markets are stable on moderate trading activities. Throughout the United States, f.o.b. cream multiple ranges 1.35-1.48 in the East, 1.33-1.50 in the Midwest, and 1.181.38 in the West. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM: $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT, F.O.B., producing plants, Midwestern U.S. - $2.5576 - $2.8845.

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Weekly Trends: Compared to last week slaughter lambs sold mostly firm to 15.00 higher, instances 20.00-25.00 higher. Slaughter ewes were steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder lambs under 90 lbs steady to 8.00 higher, heavier weights were 15.00-25.00 higher. At San Angelo, TX 4,074 head sold. No sales in Equity Cooperative Auction. In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 4,191 lamb carcasses traded with no trend due to confidentiality. All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless specified.

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Slaughter Goats: Kids - Selection 1: 270.00-380.00. Kids - Selection 2: 225.00-270.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 1-2: 165.00-290.00. Nannies/Does - Selection 3: 110.00. Bucks/Billies - Selection 1-2: 170.00-225.00. Wether Kids - Selection 1: 290.00-340.00. National Sheep Summary

0 o last month, slaughter lambs traded 20.00. Feeder kid goats traded 10.00-20.00 lower ter kid goats trading steady. Supply light ate demand. Supply included: 65% Slaughter bs (4% Wooled & Shorn, 86% Hair Breeds, 1% air Ewes, 1% Hair Bucks); 11% Feeder Goats 25% Slaughter Goats (48% Kids, 34% Nan% Bucks/Billies, 13% Wether Kids). heep/Lambs: Shorn - Choice and Prime 1-3: 205.00-277.50. - Choice and Prime 1-3: 260.00-330.00. - Choice 1-3: 212.50-275.00. y and Good 1-3: 100.00. Good 2-3: 140.00-190.00. Utility and Good 1-3: 100.00-140.00. Cull and Utility 1-2: 95.00-97.50. 1-2: 92.50-105.00. s: ion 1: 280.00-350.00. ion 2: 225.00-265.00.

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Shorn - Choice 1-3: 200.00. - Choice and Prime 1-3: 250.00-350.00. - Choice 1-3: 220.00-317.50. - Good 1-2: 150.00-200.00. and Utility 1-2: 70.00. Good 2-3: 140.00-175.00. Utility and Good 1-3: 103.00-127.50. 60.00. - 1-2: 110.00-155.00. nt Sheep/Lambs: Small and Medium 1-2: 180.00-210.00. s: ion 1: 300.00-345.00. ion 2: 215.00-285.00. s - Selection 3: 180.00. oats: ion 1: 270.00-340.00. ion 2: 222.50-290.00. ion 3: 200.00-230.00. oes - Selection 1-2: 150.00-230.00. es - Selection 1-2: 200.00-225.00. s - Selection 1: 287.50-320.00. nt Goats: oes - Selection 1-2: 210.00-275.00.

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meet your neighbors traits that lead the beef industry, ranking their cows near the top for calving ease, weaning weights and carcass data. Kerre explained their marketing strategies include retained ownership of calves in the feedlot, selling directly to the consumer, value-added sales and private treaty seedstock replacements. Over the years, the Clarks have incorporated rotational grazing systems into their existing pastures. By doing this, they hope to better utilize what pasture is available and to get more production out of the same ground. The cattle will have access to consistent and clean water sources year-round, thanks to the addition of tire tanks in pastures. In addition to their farming responsibilities, Tanner and Kerre were nominated to serve on the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers (AFBF YF&R) committee for the 20212022 year. Tanner sits on the Leadership Subcommittee. “With this role, I assist with planning the YF&R Conference this year,” Tanner explained of the conference, which will be held in Louisville, Ky., Feb. 2528, 2022. “Conference planning includes breakout sessions/activities, working to gather a group of well-diversified speakers and speakers who will pique everyone’s interest.” The chosen activities will also allow attendees to see what Louisville offers while learning about agriculture in a different part of the country. Kerre serves on the Promotions Subcommittee. “I get the chance to assist with social media posts and advertising,” Kerre said. “I also had the opportunity to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis and was able to share the opportunities that YF&R has for the FFA kids.” The couple said serving on the AFBF YF&R Committee has provided many opportunities to learn more about agriculture from around the country and has allowed them to meet new people and learn better ways to advocate for farmers and ranchers. “I was able to meet a group of people through a monthly AFBF YF&R Connect Call from Abbyvillle, La..” Tanner recalled. “I, along with other chaperones, NOVEMBER 15, 2021

took a group of students from the Ava FFA Chapter to Texas and Louisiana to learn about agriculture in a very different way. They were able to visit farms with sugarcane, crawfish, alligators and rice. Those are not commodities you will see being farmed in Douglas County, Mo.” At the encouragement of a friend, Tanner and Kerre became involved at the county level of Farm Bureau six years ago. In the latter part of 2018, they were nominated to be part of the Missouri Farm Bureau State Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. “It has been a unique experience, and we have both learned a lot, as well as having made several new friendships we believe will last a lifetime,” Karre said. “Tanner was elected to be the Missouri State YF & R Committee Chair for 2020. He enjoyed getting to know many people from home, office, neighboring counties and state politicians.” The Clarks involvement with agriculture and their dedication to the future of agriculture led to the start of the Ava FFA Booster club in 2017. The club has had tremendous success in the last four years by hosting a silent/live auction and dinner in September. “Funding raised has helped provide meals for FFA members on judging trips, extend helping hands when needed, provide scholarships for graduating seniors, fund ag industry tours and assist with many other activities to benefit the chapter,” Terry said, adding that Kerre has served as the Booster Club President since the start. In addition to their family farm and their Farm Bureau duties, Kerre and Tanner purchased Shrable Fertilizer and Feed in January from Kerre parents Jeff and Jo Shrable. This year Shrable Fertilizer and Feed marks 14 years in business. They stay busy all the time. They are also very active with activities in their church and keeping up with their children. “All three of our kids enjoy being with us as we work on the farm and at the fertilizer plant,” Kerre said. “They are each very different and show lots of interest. We hope they will grow into eager and hard workers.”

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The Letterman family and MKL Show Pigs earned many titles at fairs across the Ozarks this summer. Pictured, on the first row from left, are Brinlee Letterman and Lilly Letterman. On the second row, from left, are Kaden Robers and Adalee Letterman.

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The Letterman family and MKL Show Pigs find success Tucked in the hills of Webster County’s green pasture is the Letterman Andrew has been showing pigs since he was a child, and Andrew and Cathrin’s chilfamily. More than one household can be found on the nearly 200 acres of land that dren began showing in 2010. has been in the family for generations. “The kids have been showing pigs since they could walk,” Cathrin said. The land is nearing its time to be qualified as a century farm. The Lettermans are Andrew said he’s loved, “the black and white pigs” (the Hampshires), since he was continuing in the family farming tradition, following in the footsteps of a kid, so naturally, that’s one of the breeds they have on the farm and one the kids Andrew and Robbie Letterman’s grandfather, Boyd Letterman. enjoy showing as well. Andrew and is his wife Cathrin, along with their children Kaden Roberts What Cathrin likes about that particular breed is how good-natured they are. and Lilly Letterman, breed and show crossbred Hampshire and Yorkshire “They’re built well, and while it is possible, it’s hard to get a bad Hampshire. pigs. Across the pasture and over the hill are Andrew’s brother and sister-inIt’s also one of the most competitive breeds along with the Yorkshire,” she law Robbie and Ashlee Letterman and their three children, Carter, Adalee said. and Brinlee. Robbie and Ashlee work a lot with cattle, yet the two farms conFor that reason, MKL Show Pigs deals primarily with crossbred, HampNiangua, Mo. join land, interests, farm and show duties between the families’ children. shire and Yorkshire breeds. Andrew and Cathrin began MKL Show Pigs in 2015. The family meddles with Duroc as well. Andrew and Cathrin’s niece,

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meet your neighbors 8-year-old Brinlee, showed a Duroc this show season. The family Yorkshire gilt named Elenore won reserved grand champion at the Missouri State Fair, but she’s been put into a happy retirement in the pig barn for the season. MKL’s breeding program consists mostly of AI. It’s an operation they take seriously. Ultimately, Andrew said their goal is to breed and raise show pigs, and their focus in the future will be selling to other breeders. If all goes well with the MKL’s breeding endeavors this fall, they’re planning on having pigs ready in the spring of 2022 to sell and for the kids to show at Laclede, Dallas and other county fairs. Cathrin and Andrew discussed the immense effort and time it takes to care for the animals, and the time to load up the family and travel to the many shows they compete

in each year. Yet, the couple also says it is a blessing to spend so much time together as a family. “It’s a big family effort, and it does take a team,” Cathrin said. “It’s also a great way to keep the children busy while also creating a strong work ethic.” The two families manage to intermingle the children’s farm responsibilities and show efforts. While Andrew and Cathrin handle the pig side of the farm, Robbie and Ashlee do most of the work with steers, and in recent years the family has been showing steers as part of Letterman Feed. “We’re looking forward to being able to show steers, to sell show pigs, and eventually retire,” Cathrin said. And as for the children currently working on the farm, they’re looking forward to continuing on the farming tradition.

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“I show sheep. In the show season I feed them a special food; right now they’re grazing. I ride horses. I raised a bottle calf; she’s now pregnant. She’s a black Angus crossbred. Her momma couldn’t take care of her. I got up at 5:30 every day, made her bottle and fed her, and I fed her every night when I got home. We’ll have cattle branding. We’ll separate out the cows from the calves. We rope the calves by their feet, drag them in, brand them and then give them shots.”

What is your favorite part of living on a farm?

“I love messing with the animals. I like to halter break them [the sheep] even though it can be very frustrating. You pull just a little and reward it for coming, eventually it knows how to be led. As soon as you finish getting it halter broken, the outcome of it is so much fun.”

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“My parents and my uncles say just take your time, don’t get too frustrated. Slow down.” Awards: “This year at Texas County Fair with my sheep, I won supreme ewe. I won first place in intermediate showmanship [sheep].”

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When producers think about tackling all that needs to be fixed, managed, maintained and monitored on their farms, their water supply may fall to the bottom of the list. Though ponds, springs and streams are valued resources, they may not be getting the routine care they need. “Water resources, ponds and streams have a vulnerability that we don’t think about,” Marley Beem, Ph.D., Associate Extension Specialist with Oklahoma State University, said. Though a highly valued resource, water can be easily contaminated. Producers who educate themselves on proper water management, can hopefully avoid big issues in the future. “The more we know, the better stewards we can be,” Beem stated. “And the better we will be able to protect what we have and not looking at some sort of problem that is expensive to fix or is unfixable.” Good water resource management starts with monitoring different aspects of the pond or stream.

Manage Plant Population

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plants can cause problems. Experts recommend taking immediate action if plants start to take over the water source. “Once it gets to a point that a majority of the pond gets covered up, it is difficult to use herbicides or other means to correct it,” Beem stated. “So, we rather have people notice a problem is coming on, that it’s growing more than it did last year and then to seek advice.” When treatment is necessary, pond owners need to match the identity of the plant with specific herbicides. Local extension agents and Natural Resources Conservation Service representatives are available to answer questions .

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Dams and spillways are vulnerable to erosion, and the should be inspected on a regular basis to monitor for problems. The faces of dams and spillways should have good plant cover and deep-rooted grass in order to protect against erosion. Problems with erosion typically start in a spillway after an overflow event. Beem recommends fixing the erosion issue as soon as possible so the headcut doesn’t develop into something major. In addition, experts state that trees on dams can be an issue. If pond owners already have trees on a dam, they may want to seek expert advice on whether

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the trees can be safely removed. “Often times you can consider removing a moderately sized tree at least, if you grub out the root stump, major roots and pack it with clay soil in successive layers that are compacted,” Beem stated. Pond owners should consider consulting with a NRCS representative or another expert to get an assessment of their particular situation. Removing large trees with deep roots can be tricky. Also, incorporating routine maintenance to ensure the dam stays free of small trees and woody vegetation, will help keep the pond in good condition. In regards to streams, it is important to be cautious about removing trees and woody vegetation alongside the stream. The root systems from trees and shrubs on stream banks help prevent the soil from eroding as the water flows in the channel. If landowners remove too much or all of the woody vegetation, then undercutting or collapsing can occur on the stream banks. “In most cases, if you live alongside a stream you need to appreciate and value those trees and shrubs and leave a good healthy width of them in place,” Beem advised. “Otherwise, you get into high cut banks collapsing, and taking away some of your land.”

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Beavers burrow the entrance of their dens underwater in the side of pond dams. “Beavers tend to get those burrows up in the higher parts of the dam. It is possible you could have a collapse of a den that could lead to a failure of the dam, as water comes across the top of the dam,” Beem explained. “Or it might intersect with some tree roots and you might have some leakage start some internal erosion that could cause a dam blow out.” Landowners should watch for signs of beaver activity around their ponds.

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There are steps homeowners can take to ensure their groundwater stays clean. For property owners with a well, experts recommend never storing chemicals in a wellhouse. In addition, experts recommend creating an exclusion zone around the well. The depth of the well and the porousness of the soil dictates how far away from the well homeowners should keep from applying herbicides or other chemicals. Scheduling maintenance of septic systems may also fend off future problems. Septic systems need to be pumped out occasionally in order to prevent solids from clogging the system’s lateral lines.

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TIPS TO KEEP YOUR TRACTOR GOING IN THE WINTER Tip 1: Oil - Whether you use your tractor on a daily basis or not, your tractor needs goods care. Perhaps an empty battery won’t be the problem when using the tractor on a daily basis, but oil can be in cold conditions. It gets thicker and stiffer, making it harder for the engine to turn over and start. If you have a tough winter, you should consider using oil designed specifically for winter usage. Tip 2: Moisture - In the winter period the amount of moisture in the air can give problems. It can get into an engine compartment and cause shorts, or the failure to spark. Therefore check your compartment regularly. Tip 3: Battery and fuel - If you don’t use your machine on a daily basis the battery can let you down. You can prevent battery drain by flipping the switch and disconnecting the battery from the rest of the electrical system. It might be wise to order a spare one, especially if yours is getting old. Another problem which can pop up are issues with the fuel if it sits weeks between uses. The easiest solution is just to start your tractor up every few days and allow it to run for some time. Tip 4: Fluids - If you are storing your tractor it is important to check the fluids. Hydraulic fluid is particularly important to check, as it can draw in moisture during storage because of condensation. Tip 5: Filters - Prevent clogged air filters in the spring time. Best is to do a thorough cleaning or a replacement prior to storage but a replacement prior to storage can do the trick as well. Tip 6: Maintenance - The last and most important tip: schedule your maintenance. The winter time is the ideal period to give your tractor a solid check-up by your dealer. He is the expert, he has the right tools and knowledge and will make sure your machine is set to go once the season starts. Good maintenance saves you money.

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A guide to purchasing a UTV in today’s economy Spotting a farmer driving across fields in the Ozarks in a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), is as commonplace as seeing a cowboy on horseback in the wide, open ranges of the West. UTVs have gained popularity through the years as a farmer’s sidekick to haul feed, tools and equipment as well as to meet other agricultural needs. If producers are in the market to replace their current UTV or to add one to their operation for the first time, there are a few things to keep in mind while shopping. First, decide what the UTV will be utilized for on the farm. “We need to find out what they need to use it for before we start to narrow down what they may want to buy,” Richard Mawhiney, Hobbytime Motorsports General Manager, Bolivar, Mo., explained. Before purchasing a UTV, experts suggest conducting online research to determine which UTV is the best fit. “As always, I recommend everyone to look online and check out reviews and places like, TractorHouse.com, to see what is for sale because that is usually a good sign of what people are trying to get rid of,” Darrin Langston, S&H Farm Supply Powersports Service Writer, in Lockwood, Mo., said. Currently, one of the biggest challenges facing consumers and dealers is product availability. UTV dealers are extremely low on inventory. “Right now, is unprecedented times,” Mawhiney stated. “The big challenge for them and us right now, is to actually get them on a machine they may need or want.” The scarcity of inventory limits the number of models buyers have to test drive and visually inspect. Additionally, farmers looking to purchase a UTV in 2021 for tax purposes may have a difficult time getting one quickly. It could take two months or much longer to receive an order from the manufacturer. Langston recommends farmers, who want to get a UTV as soon as possible,

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purchase UTVS made in the United States. “If you can find one you like that is made domestically, then the supply chain issue doesn’t seem to be as bad or there is no issue at all,” Langston said. When looking at UTVs to purchase, one of the first things to determine is the size of the machine needed. Consider what might be hauled in or pulled by the vehicle. A UTV that will be utilized for heavy duty work should be equipped with a bigger bed and towing capacity. Depending on the use, horsepower and torque can be an important consideration. Next, decide if the UTV will be left open or enclosed. For example, will it have a roof, rear panel, windshield or doors? Not all models are configured to allow for the UTV to be properly enclosed. Before heading to the dealer to purchase a UTV – set a budget. Similar to many pricey purchases, the cost of a UTV varies significantly based on the model, size and number of add-ons. How fast a UTV will drive fluctuates between models. If a farmer drives the UTV between properties or farms that are several miles from one another, then the mph may be an important consideration. Some models may have a maximum speed of 25 mph, others may top out at 50 mph. A UTV that runs on diesel typically has a lower maximum mph. If buyers plan to use the UTV on their farm, then they can catch a bit of a tax break. “A lot of people don’t realize that a UTV can be classified as an agricultural vehicle,” Mawhiney explained. “As long as you are using it for agricultural purposes it is just like a tractor. So, there is not sales tax on a UTV.” Once buyers make their purchase, experts recommend they follow a maintenance schedule for the vehicle. Proper maintenance pays off in the long run.

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Preparing Pr eparing for

Winter Before it Hits By Cheryl Kepes

Management strategies to stay one step ahead of Mother Nature

Thinking back to the frigid blast of last winter may put a chill down the spine of producers throughout the Ozarks. Though winter lurks around the corner, livestock producers can take action now to remove some of the sting of winter’s wrath. Livestock experts state cattle should be in good body condition going into winter. In the cold months, the maintenance requirements for cattle increase. If an animal starts the winter season with a subpar body condition, it is makes it exponentially harder for the animal to meet all its maintenance requirements. Now is the time for producers to evaluate their herds and ensure their cattle have proper fleshing going into winter. “It’s a good rule of thumb in general, whether it is a harsh winter or not,” Daniel Rivera, Ph.D., director of the Southwest Research and Extension Center at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, said. “A harsh winter would make it that much worse if she goes into it in a poor condition.” Producers can help ease their herds through the freezing temperatures by giving their cattle access to a free choice complete mineral. The mineral mix should include macronutrients and micronutrients. Check the mix to see if it contains calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, cooper, zinc, selenium, cobalt and other vitamins. In order for the free-choice complete mineral to have optimal health benefits, feed it before Mother Nature ushers in icy days. “There has been a lot of work showing, with an animal in a completed state, that it takes 45 days for an animal’s stores to be up to where they need to be,” Rivera exNOVEMBER 15, 2021

plained. Therefore, put out mineral at least 45 days prior to any type of stress event. The minerals will help cattle be better equipped to handle the harsh winter. In fact, livestock experts recommend producers offer quality mineral to their cattle year around. But if that is not possible, it’s recommended cattle have access to a complete mineral mix before and during major changes. When producers go to buy mineral, they should keep in mind it can cost $15 to $20 a bag. However, the upfront investment could save producers problems in the future. “The problems that you see with mineral deficiency is usually further down the road,” Rivera explained. “For example, some mineral deficiencies will manifest themselves as reproductive issues.” Other issues can arise as well. Calves may be prone to respiratory illnesses or have poor immune responses. Cows may be slow to breed back. All issues that producers may not directly correlate to mineral deficiencies. Lastly, livestock specialists recommend testing hay now, in order to determine what type of supplements are needed in the winter months. If livestock producers know the protein and energy content of their hay, then they are better positioned to purchase feed that will meet the nutritional requirements of the herd. Due to the prices increasing and availability fluctuating, it might be a good idea to routinely check with a supplier on current cost and supply of feed. “At the very least, have an idea on paper as to what you can buy and what is going to be available, talk to the co-op, the feed mill, or wherever you get your feed from,” Rivera added.

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11/15 Restaurant Equipment Liquidation Auction – Fair Play, Mo. • Maron Restaurant Equipment, LLC 11/17 Copelin Family Auction – Cross Timbers, Mo. • Crawford Auction Service, 417-998-6629 • See Our Ad on Page 35 11/19 Absolute St. Clair County Land Auction – Collins, Mo. • Diamond S Auction Real Estate Co. 11/20 Absolute Auction, Land Auction – Lockwood, Mo. • Town & Country Auctions 11/20 Farm & Estate Auction, The Late Laroy & Mary Ann Winkler – Jerico Springs, Mo. • Nance Auction Service 11/20 Herrington Family Trust Estate Auction – Collins, Mo. • Diamond S Auction Real Estate Co. 11/20 Mrs. Dana Jones Auction – Jerico Springs, Mo. • Bruce & Le’AN Auction & Appraisal LLC 11/27 Mose S. Troyer Auction – Richards, Mo. • Martin Auctions 11/27 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Guthrie Auction – Stockton, Mo. • Bruce & Le’AN Auction & Appraisal LLC 12/2 Real Estate Auction for Howard Eastland – Rich Hill, Mo. • Curtis and Sons Auction Service 12/4 Estate of Robert Schuetz Auction – Preston, Mo. • Bruce & Le’AN Auction & Appraisal LLC 12/4 Jennifer Brown Living Estate Auction – Clinton, Mo. • Bullock Auction Company

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11/16 Farm Moving Auction – Reeds, Mo. • Venture Group Auction 11/19 M&B Antiques & Flea Market Liquidation – Battlefield, Mo. • TLC Auctions LLC 11/20 Gold and Silver Coins, Guns and Collectibles Auction – Mt. Vernon, Mo. • Cedar Lane Auctions 11/20 Ron Seyl Estate – Springfield, Mo. • Bob Kollmeier Auctions 11/21 Corey Mayfield Real Estate Auction – Rogersville, Mo. • Glenworth Auction & Realty, 417-767-4345 • See Our Ad on Page 35 11/26 Black Friday Antiques & Collectibles – Branson, Mo. • Coon Ridge Auction Co. 12/4 Lakefront Real Estate & Estate Auction – Blue Eye, Mo. • Foster Auction & Appraisal Service 12/11 Davis Absolute Real Estate Auction – Galena, Mo. • Foster Auction & Appraisal Service 12/11 Five Acre Absolute Real Estate Auction – Galena, Mo. • Foster Auction & Appraisal Service 12/11 Staufer Absolute Real Estate & Estate Auction – Galena, Mo. • Foster Auction & Appraisal Service

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Directions: From Springfield Take Hwy 60 East 18 Miles To Iron Mtn. Rd. Turn North Across Hwy 60 Onto Iron Mtn. Rd. To Auction. Watch For Signs. EQUIPMENT- NOON: New Holland C238 Track Skidsteer w/ Bucket • 2012 Chevy 3500 Truck • 2002 Chevy Dsl Extended Cab Truck • 1983 4x4 1/2ton Chevy w/ Rebuilt Motor & 96k Miles • 2007 Featherlite Horse Trailer • 2004 20’ Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer w/ Ramps • 1996 Livestock Trailer • 1989 Bumper Hitch Calico Horse Trailer • 1993 5x8’ Bumper Trailer w/ Title • 2- Gravity Feed Wagons • Ford 8N Tractor CATTLE: Santa Gertrude & Beefmaster Cross • 4) 2-Year Old Heifers • 4) 200-500 lb Heifers • 4) Bulls from 200-600 lbs GUNS, AMMO, JEWELRY, COINS, MISC: 38 Pistol • Revolution 20ga • Marlin Model 60 22LR • lthica Arms 12ga • Rem 22 Crackshot • Stevens 22 • JC Higgins Pump Model 20 12ga • Stevens Model 87k 12ga • Win Model 100 12ga • RD10 22cal Short Revolver • Starter Pistol • Taurus 38 Special • Win Model 1200 20ga Pump • Win Model 62-A Pump 22 • Daisy BB Gun • Tasco & Bushnell Scope • Zippo Lighter • JEWELRY -14k, 10k, Opal, Sterling, Elgin Watch, 14kt Gold Rings • KNIFE COLLECTION - Case XX Hunting, Buck Hunting, Scrimshaw Carved Hunting, Case 6” XX Texas Ranger, 2 Barlow Knives, 25th Anniversary Friendship, Case 4” Knives, Buck Old Timers, Case XX, Camillus Military, Peanut Family Case Set, Etc. TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN: Powermax 6500w Electric Start Generator • Assorted Hand Tools • High Pressure Washer • HD Grinder • Skillsaw • Hedge Trimmer • Black Max Air Compressor • Sanders • Metal Detector • Windows • Scroll Saw • Miter Saw • Troybilt Mini Tiller • Battery Charger • Router • Brad Nailer • Work Lights • Belt Sander • Paint Sprayer • Poulan Chainsaw • Skillsaw • Makita Polisher • Drill Bits • Doors • Tile Cutter • Workbench w/ Drawers • Acetylene Torch Outfit • Drill Press • Propane Heater • Framing Nailer • Vice Grips • Nails • Comealong • Load Locks • Welding Hoods • Brad Nailer • Pliers • Sockets • Hammers • Drill Press • C Clamps • Air Tools • 2 Utility Cabinets • 90amp Welder • Metal Cart • Power Washers • Electric Weedeater • Firepit • Mini Tiller • Saw Stands • Bug Zapper • Pancake Air Compressor • 2- 1 0Olb Propane Tanks • Car Ramps • Engine Stands • 2- Alum Ext Ladders • Fence Posts • Push Mower • Weedeaters • Tablesaws • Generators • Tool Boxes • AC/Heat Unit • Tackle Box, Tackle & Poles • Sinker Molds • Lantern • Jackstands • Antique Boat Motor • Golf Clubs • Pet Taxi • Coleman Stove • Schwinn 3 Wheel Bike • Compound Bow • Fish Fryer • Scaffolding • Wheelbarrow • Mortar Mixer • Mud Box • Saddles & Tack • Glass & Tile Saws FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: 7- Sliding Door Refrigeration Coolers • Deep Freeze • Curio Shelf • Washers & Dryers • Table & 6 Chairs • Tables • Lamp Tables • Toy Box • Rockers • Dropfront Secretary • Ab Lounger • Desks • Bevelled Mirror Hall Tree • Couches • Chairs • Coffee & End Tables • 4 Poster Bed • Sofa & Entry Tables • School Desk • Armoires • Executive Desk • Bookcases & Shelves • Jewelry Chest • Dressers • Quilt Rack • Gazelle Exercise Equipment • Recliners • Lane Chest • Double Drop Table • Dresser w/ Mirror • Grandfather Clocks • Corner Lighted Cabinets • Antique Fireplace Mantle • Trunks ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD: Oscars Wild Ride Gumball Machine • Train Set • Pottery • Large Collections Of Kerosene Lamps, Pictures & Glass Baskets • Home Decor • Nesting Dolls • Karate Elvis Statue • GLASSWARE - Stemware, Fiesta, Depresseion, Ruby, Vaseline, Crystal, Cutglass, Green, China Sets, Tea Sets, Punch Bowls, Mixing Bowls, Pfaltzgraff, Etc • Crafts • Steamer • Meat Slicer • #5 Crock • Antique Toys • Primitives • Espresso Machine • Neon Signs • Slow Cooker • Express Cooker • Rugs • Kirby Vac • Air Purifier • Printer • Coke Boxes • Heater • 162 Ampico Piano Rolls • Puzzles • 2- Large Doll Houses • Lamps • Large Garfield Pez Dispenser • Strohs Motion Beer Sign • Motion Santa • Antique Silverware • Figurines • Antique Clocks • BREYER HORSE COLLECTION - Christmas, Rare Porcelian, Horse Whisperer, Etc. • Movie Projector • Budweiser Wooden Box • Salesman Samples • Stained Glass Window • Holiday Decor • Spinning Wheel • 2- Large Speakers • Nylint Model Trucks • Chandeliers • Sad Irons • Silver Plated Pcs • Bonivinci Acordian

Plus Much More! Multiple Rings!!! Visit www.glenworth.com

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