Author: Sara Brunsvold

Three men stand in a field of tall plants, examining the crops. Two are wearing dark jackets and the other, a puffer jacket. One man shows something in his hand to the others. Its a sunny day with a clear sky.

Stanton Brothers Teach Zuckerberg About Eggs, Ag and the Midwest

At first, Dustin Stanton thought the phone call was fake. Why would Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, want to come to rural Missouri to learn about selling chicken eggs? The call was real, however. Zuckerberg truly wanted to meet Dustin and his brother, Austin, the two young men […]

Independent Stave Company treats barrels with fire to release the wood's unique flavor and aroma, which will pass on to wine or spirits.

Building Better Barrels

For four generations, the family-owned Independent Stave Company has produced high-quality oak barrels and other cooperage products for the wine and spirits industries. What began as one Missouri man’s business has grown into an industry leader with an international presence. In 1912, T.W. Boswell founded a stave milling business to […]

David and Brenda Reed have raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by hosting annual trail rides for nearly 20 years.

Saddling Up for St. Jude

Nearly two decades ago, David Reed and his wife, Brenda, received a phone call from a fellow horse lover. She asked if they would take over as coordinators for a charity trail ride benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Reeds’ “yes” took them down a trail they never expected. […]

Author: Sara Brunsvold

Stanton Brothers Teach Zuckerberg About Eggs, Ag and the Midwest

Building Better Barrels

Saddling Up for St. Jude

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