Laura Valenti

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Bennett Spring Hatchery History

Jan 13, 2025 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti

Hatchery Celebrates 100 year AnniversaryLEBANON, MO. – In 1900 according to a report in the Laclede County Sentinel, an area newspaper of the time, the Missouri Fish Commissioner had 40,000 mountain trout brought in from west of the Continental Divide and dropped into the Spring Branch, a tributary of the Niangua River on the Laclede-Dallas County line, outside what was then the village of Brice. In July 1923, Dr. Charles A.
written for, by & about farmers

Dec 2, 2024 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti

Hometown: Marshfield MissouriFamily: Husband, Tyler and daughter, Monroe, age 2In Town: Madison is the fourth generation in her family to be working in real estate. Unlike those before her who were in sales, she works in operations for a Springfield real estate firm that employs 15 real estate agents. “I am involved in all phases of the daily operation of the business,” she explained.
Lebanon resident recalls seeing the end of the Berlin Wall - Laclede County Record

Nov 19, 2024 | laclederecord.com | Laura Valenti

Thirty-five years ago this month, Lebanon resident Anita Acreman was in Germany when the infamous Berlin Wall fell in one of those astounding events watched by the whole world. She was accompanied that day by her two grown daughters, Ida and Erika. She recently shared her story with Nancy Scott’s 9th and 10th graders at The Cross Christian School at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
written for, by & about farmers

Oct 22, 2024 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti

Hometown: El Dorado Springs, Mo. Family: Three grown daughters and three young grandchildrenIn Town: Mark and Leah Akin are broker/sale agents at United Country American Heartland Real Estate & Auctions in El Dorado Springs. “I often meet clients on site at the farm or ranch they’re interested in selling or purchasing,” Mark said. “My wife, Leah sells mostly houses while I prefer land sales and auctions.
Building Dry Creek Cattle Company

Sep 4, 2024 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti

The McDermott family traded horses and tack for heifersLONG LANE, MO. – For several years after the McDermott family moved to Missouri from mid-state Kansas, their daughters, Kayelee and Bailey participated in a 4-H riding program operated by Brian and Tammy McKinney. Then, in 2020, dad Tim got into a long-running conversation with an older gentleman in the area and the girls decided to trade-in their horses and tack for seven heifers.
written for, by & about farmers

Jul 29, 2024 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti |Amanda Byrne |Shane Byrne

Phelps County, Mo., museum brings new life to old typewritersROLLA, MO. – The term “museum” usually refers to a place of dry and dusty items from the past that no longer support life in the modern world. As such, perhaps it is the wrong word for the Clickety-Clack Typewriter Museum of Rolla, Mo., operated by Shane and Amanda Byrne. Their “museum” is a dynamic part of the Phelps County Museum, infused with a lively history and run by the couple.
Making a Leap to Agriculture

Jul 29, 2024 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti

Former urban dwellers now operate a farm in Pulaski County, Mo. DIXON, MO. – Wendy Monsalvo may have grown up in the St. Louis suburb of Florissant, Mo., but the Pulaski County homesteader and her husband, Rick, originally from the state of Nevada, have moved quite a long way from her original home base, a distance not to be measured strictly in miles. Wendy worked as a nurse for 18 years, but changes in the real estate market prompted the move in 2021.
Finding Their Own Niche with Red Angus

Jul 8, 2024 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti

Nieder Livestock Company is working to build its herd and name recognition AMSTERDAM, MO. – The Nieder Livestock Company in Bates County, just outside Amsterdam, Mo., is proudly operated by Josh and Brittany Nieder. Josh grew up on his parents’ dairy farm, where he helped milk 80 to 100 Holsteins for “much of his life.” Brittany also grew up on a farm near Fayette, Mo., where her family had both Angus and Charolais cattle and raised row crops like corn and feed crops for their cattle.
Shined to Perfection

May 13, 2024 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti

Conway County, Ark., museum boasts a look at history through automobiles When Winthrop Rockefeller started the Museum of Automobiles in October 1964, the now late governor of Arkansas could not have imagined, it would still be providing entertainment and education to so many 60 years later.
Oklahoma Coop Company

Apr 1, 2024 | ozarksfn.com | Laura Valenti

Location: Broken Arrow, OklahomaOwner: Carlos GomezHistory: Carlos Gomez builds storage sheds under the name, Fabritzi. About nine years ago, his brother approached him about building a doghouse. Carlos did so and it came out well, so he tried posting it on Facebook. It didn’t take off right away but after a particularly cold spell in Oklahoma, he began to see more interest.