Simplicity is an acquired taste. Mankind, left free, instinctively complicates life.
We spoke to the Animal Welfare class at MSU (Springfield, MO) in the afternoon and then to the MSU Cattlemen’s group in the evening. Our hope is to expose more and more young people to these proper stockmanship techniques when they are in the "learning" stage so it’s easier to decide this might be the way to go when they enter their production stage of life!
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