HeartBeat Winter 2017 | Page 3

Eagle Ridge Shavings duo David Peachey (left) and Lavern Ropp (right) provides premium quality bulk and bagged shavings mostly to turkey and chicken growers within a 200-mile radius of Webster County. Cover: Their location between pine woods and the market for shavings has been beneficial for Peachey (right) and Ropp (left) of Eagle Ridge Shavings. Table of Contents Dave’s View..............................................4 Member Feature....................................5 Dollars & Cents.................................... 12 Youth in Ag........................................... 14 Life is Simple........................................ 23 Risk Management.............................. 24 News Briefs........................................... 26 Niven’s Notes........................................ 31 HEARTBEAT | WINTER 2017 3