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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Family, bluegrass and the open road
Lindley Creek exports Ozarks bluegrass to the nation Music has always been a foundation for the Greer family. The three kids would sing along to...