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Empty fields and blackouts

Empty fields and blackouts

In the early 2000s, the Jones brothers were back-to-back hay hauling champions at the local county fair.  After I won, my brother Clayton (in the...

Pick A Pumpkin Patch

Pick A Pumpkin Patch

Grab the family and find a pumpkin patch near you this fall Nothing beats a visit to the pumpkin patch as the leaves start to turn. Below is a...

Honey Haven

Honey Haven

Harold’s Famous Bee Co. harvests the power of the honeybee On a cold winter day, Harold Gallaher knocked 100 honeybees into a bucket with the sweep...

Trailblazing Fox Trotters

Trailblazing Fox Trotters

Missouri’s horse trots into new territory story by Sarah Joplin and photos by Zach Smith  |  info@ruralmissouri.coop The first horse trainer ever...

Purveyors of Pork

Purveyors of Pork

Fiesta Pork & Walnut Tacos 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat and cut into 1/2-...

Power with a purpose

Power with a purpose

A candid conversation with Joe Wilkinson, Associated Electric's chief member relations officer For 25 years, Joe Wilkinson has worked for...

Co-op employees care

Co-op employees care

After hours, electric co-op people give back to their communities By day they repair lines, balance the books and communicate with members. After...

Larry’s line art

Larry’s line art

Laclede Electric lineman makes art from cast-off poles With a wide sweep of his hand, Larry Taylor gestures toward the pile of raw materials in his...

Missouri Weird & Wonderful

Missouri Weird & Wonderful

Reedy Press books celebrate the Missouri you never knew Let’s face it: Missouri is a weird and wonderful state, with natural wonders, peculiar...

HoneyBadger

HoneyBadger

Classic American fare with a memorable twist As soon as the front doors open, the kitchen is a flurry of activity. Hungry customers head to the...

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