ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

Corn and soybeans make high yields for Andy Gill of McGehee, Ark. He farms productive flat bottomlands in the Arkansas Delta, close to where the Arkansas River flows into the Mississippi River. Using furrow irrigation, Gill’s yields are impressive. Last year, he...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

DANNY MURPHY NAMED 2014 MISSISSIPPI FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

A national soybean leader, Danny Murphy of Canton, Miss., is a successful row crop farmer who gives back to the industry that has treated him so well. He has never been too busy to get involved in commodity and community organizations. A farmer for 41 years, Murphy...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

C. DENNIS CARLTON NAMED 2014 FLORIDA FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

Cattle rancher, citrus grower and real estate investor C. Dennis Carlton has made a big impact in the city of Tampa and nearby parts of Florida. A rancher for 40 years, his farming interests include more than 35,000 acres, of which 30,082 acres are rented and some...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

FRANK HOWEY JR. NAMED 2014 NORTH CAROLINA FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

As urban growth near Charlotte has expanded, the farm of Frank Howey Jr., has grown at an equal rate. In 32 years of farming, Howey from Monroe, N.C., has become one of the largest farmers in the area and state. He specializes in row crops, wheat, soybeans and corn,...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

JOHN KELLER NAMED 2014 TENNESSEE FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

A farmer for 50 years, John Keller of Maryville, Tenn., has long been close to the land he farms in the shade of the scenic Great Smoky Mountains. He farms about 788 acres, including 226 acres of rented land and 562 acres of family-owned land. His crops include corn,...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

PHILIP GRIMES NAMED 2014 GEORGIA FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

A meticulous, high-yield crop farmer, Philip Grimes of Tifton, Ga., is admired as one of the best farmers in South Georgia. He has been recognized on the state level for producing high peanut yields for more than 20 consecutive years. A conservation farmer, he uses...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

PHILLIP HUNTER NAMED 2014 ALABAMA FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

Drive through Nashville or Birmingham and see the upscale offices and residential complexes. Chances are, the trees landscaping these properties came from the farm of Phillip Hunter. He grew up as a city boy and now lives in Birmingham. He raises shade, evergreen and...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

RAY ALLAN MACKEY NAMED 2014 KENTUCKY FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

Diversified livestock and crop farming at Meadow View Farms have been profitable over many years for Ray Allan Mackey, a 28-year farming veteran from Elizabethtown, Ky. Mackey farms 4,535 acres, of which 1,350 acres are rented and 3,185 acres are owned. He is known...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

WALTER DANTZLER NAMED 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 14, 2014 | 2014

Walter Dantzler of Santee, S.C., is a Vietnam War veteran who sincerely appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the heritage of his multigenerational farm. A farmer for 45 years, Dantzler farms 4,487 acres. This includes 2,626 acres of rented land and 1,861 acres...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

Local Vendors Coalition Helps Farmers Break Even

Oct 7, 2013 | News

Local Vendors Coalition (LVC) has helped countless farmers take their farm from “break-even” to a profitable operation by helping farmers with all the logistical headaches (transportation, paperwork, etc.).  LVC will work with farmers of any size, from big...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

Going for a Spin at the 2013 Sunbelt Expo

Sep 5, 2013 | News

Rather than just slam doors and kick tires, visitors to the 36th Sunbelt Expo will be able to slip into the front seat and get an up close and personal driving experience during test rides on specially designed tracks both inside the exhibit grounds and in the field...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

SCOTT TRAVIS NAMED 2013 KENTUCKY FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, News

Being flexible has paid off for Scott Travis of Cox’s Creek, Ky. His farming operation has evolved over the years, from an early emphasis on livestock to a current focus on crops—burley tobacco, corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, straw and pumpkins. As a result of his...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

LIN JONES NAMED 2013 VIRGINIA FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, News

Beef producer and broiler grower Berkley Linwood “Lin” Jones of New Canton, Va., is a community leader. His work in improving beef genetics, saving money on buying mineral feed supplements and in cooperative value-added marketing of beef calves has gained nationwide...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

WILBUR EARP NAMED 2013 NORTH CAROLINA FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, News

A farmer for more than 60 years, Wilbur Earp of Winnabow, N.C., pioneered in raising hogs indoors. He has developed an extensive beef, pork and row crop farm. He also used estate planning experts to ensure his farm will be a viable business for years to come. As a...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

PHILLIP DeSALVO NAMED 2013 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, News

Phillip DeSalvo of Center Ridge, Ark., embraced a ground-floor opportunity to develop a new breed of cattle called Ultrablack. DeSalvo has persevered despite adversities such as drought, a devastating tornado and losing a contract to grow broiler chickens. His Big D...
ANDY GILL NAMED 2014 ARKANSAS FARMER OF THE YEAR

WILL HARRIS NAMED 2013 GEORGIA FARMER OF THE YEAR

Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, News

Fourth generation farmer Will Harris of Bluffton, Ga., developed his White Oak Pastures into the largest organic farm in Georgia. He added job-generating meat processing to the farm and has become a provider of high-quality natural meat products to upscale grocery...