Susan Jaster: A Trusted Voice Helping Farmers Rethink the Soil Beneath Them
For more than 40 years, Susan Jaster has been deeply connected to agriculture, continually adapting, learning, and finding new ways to make the land she depends on healthier and more productive. She started out in the dairy industry with her family…
A Missouri Livestock Farmers’ Bet on a Stronger Future for Small Farms Through Farmer-led Research
In the rolling hills of west-central Missouri, livestock farmer Jan Van Niekerk is betting on something bigger than just a good grazing season. He’s betting on a future where small farmers reclaim their place at the center of America’s food system, and where science and…
Missouri Farmer Adam Boman on Farming, Conservation, and Learning from the Land
On 160 acres of pastureland in Pierce City, Missouri, Adam Boman is building a farm rooted in both production and purpose, where livestock, land stewardship, and long-term sustainability are closely intertwined. Boman manages Good Life Grass Farms, a diverse operation, raising about 200 hair sheep…
