Charles Barham has been raising cattle in Ozark for over 40 years. In 2019, his stepson Ed joined with him to launch a direct-to-consumer beef business they call Barham’s Ozark Beef. The sweet potato-fed beef is now a popular go-to in the Conway area, leading the Barham family to coin the term “beef snob” for its loyal customers.
From businessman to rancher, Robert Tankersley has fulfilled his dream of becoming a rancher by building Tribe Ranch. Tribe Ranch sells its unique Akaushi Wagyu beef direct to consumers. The ranch in Hot Spring County has successfully become a family business where Tankersley, along with his sons and grandchildren join forces to raise unique high-quality beef.
Get ready to go hog wild! Ashley King from THV11 The Vine joined us at the Arkansas State Fair for her turn tackling a Filthy Farm Job. Learn more about exhibitor work and show prep in our latest episode!
On Thursday, Oct. 20, it was a big night at the Arkansas State Fair for kids from all across the state who've worked hard raising and showing their animals all year long. All their work paid off, as Arkansas Farm Bureau and other organizations took part in the "Sale of Champions," showing their support for the future of Arkansas agriculture and carrying on a proud annual tradition.
Arkansas Youth Expo (AYE) is an exhibitor program developed to ensure our state's youth are impacted with direct experiences allowing them to achieve more in life. AYE is devoted to developing leaders in life and Farm Bureau secretary/treasurer Dan Wright spoke last week at the event's Celebration of Champions.
Season two of Filthy Farm Jobs is in full swing! This week we visit Broadwater Farms where Karen Wood, our Corporate Secretary, learns how to AI. She really had to roll her sleeves up for this one, watch and learn!
Heat and lack of rain has hit Arkansas ranchers hard in recent weeks. Anthony Giffin of Madison County shared his thoughts on the challenges of the dry summer, hay scarcity and feed costs and how it's all playing out at the local sale barn.
For Scott and Sherry Sullivan, sustainability means both environmentally and economically. While there are obstacles to both forms of sustainability right now, they believe dedication and hard work will keep their family's Triple S Ranch operating for years and generations to come.
In honor of Dairy Month, we’re looking at a unique Arkansas dairy nestled in the Ozark Mountains. Scott and Tessa McCormick were looking for a change when they moved to the Natural State from Los Angeles County California in 2011. Their desire for change led them to building a farmstead dairy and creamery.
