Catch My Drift
Cardiac Mountain Outfitters offers unique way to fish Ozark streams by Kyle Wayne Stewart | info@ruralmissouri.coop The blue heron stood low on a branch jutting from the shoreline. It had been following the boat for the last quarter-mile, keeping a safe distance, preening occasionally and taking flight almost inaudibly every 75 yards or so. Now, it craned its neck and looked with curiosity as...
Garden Giants
Two blue-ribbon winners share their secrets for growing massive produce MEGA MELONS Justin Martin hit two big firsts last year. He entered the largest watermelon contest at the Missouri State Fair for the first time, and he won the first-place ribbon. Even during one...
The Little Farm Store
Online farmers market brings food to the people Your doorbell rings and the dog barks, announcing a visitor. Just beyond the threshold, a friendly “hello” greets you, along with the colorful bounty of straight-from-the-garden vegetables. Bags of produce soon fill...
Travels with Greg
Doniphan man roams in the slow lane When Greg Ponder retired from his job as the manager of finance for M & A Electric Power Cooperative in Poplar Bluff, one of his coworkers, Steven Austin, suggested he spend his newfound free time driving the length of Highway...