The key to good decision making is not knowledge. It is understanding. We are swimming in the former. We are desperately lacking in the latter.
This school March 10-12, 2025 was one of our largest in Bolivar, and it was certainly the most International! We had a young couple and their darling daughter from Australia and another young couple from Canada along with students from Maryland to Wyoming and Georgia to Iowa.
After a short break this summer to regroup, I will be continuing our online Proper Stockmanship and Proper Livestock Marketing courses as well as the
Richard Lee McConnell, 76, of Wishart, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2026 in his home. He was born on June 2, 1949 in Republic,
June 2, 1949 – April 26, 2026 Father, husband, brother, son, grandfather, friend, and teacher A great friend of ours, Greg Christiansen, writes wonderful essays
In-person School, Bolivar, Missouri, March 2-4, 2026 Each year we hold an in-person school in Bolivar, Missouri just before the annual Bud Summit. Registration is
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18