Get to Know the Country Tough Times Contributors
Brandy Von Holten
Founder of Country Tough Times Magazine and owner/co-owner of multiple businesses including Von Holten Ranch, Horsemanship with Brandy, Country Tough Homesteading, Brandy Von Holten Consulting, Building with David, and Country Tough Apparel, she is the definition of a successful entrepreneur.
What fuels her fire? Helping others and showing them anything is possible with hard work, determination, and grit. Brandy says, "If you have a dream go after it! The world is yours for the taking"
Contact Information
Website:
Social Media Handles:
https://linktr.ee/brandyvonholten
Phone Number: (816) 719-5988
Mailing Address: 30455 Pacific School Road, Mora, MO 65345
Email Address: [email protected]
Jennifer Fizer
With over a decade of experience in finance and operations, Jennifer has worked with small businesses to streamline processes and improve profitability. She spent seven years as the Operational CFO for an agricultural company, navigating challenges such as Chapter 11 bankruptcy and lending transactions.
Five years ago, she became an entrepreneur, gaining firsthand insights into the rewards and hurdles of business ownership, and recently successfully sold her business. Now, as a Fractional CFO & Consultant, she’s passionate about helping business owners optimize finances and achieve their goals.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Ken McNabb
A lifelong cowboy with strong family values, commitment to patriotism, and faith in Christ, Ken McNabb grew up in a traditional ranching community. He knew all of his life that he wanted to work with people and horses and started studying horsemanship while still in jr. high. His other passion has always been ranching & livestock production. In 2005, Ken started his own television show, Discovering the Horseman Within, which aired on RFD-TV and YouTube.
In 2013, Ken was the recipient of the Telly Award for an educational program called “A Day in the Life of a Rancher” which aired on his TV show.
Ken has spent the last 28 years traveling the United States from coast-to-coast teaching and hosting horsemanship clinics & events.
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Magen Warlick
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Email: [email protected]
Bruce P. Whittle, DVM
DVM Bruce Whittle won the 2022 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year!
Bruce and his wife, Gayla, are both veterinarians and own Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital in Trenton, Missouri.
It is a treasure to have his wealth of knowledge shared in Country Tough Times.
Contact Information
Address: 210 E Highway 6 Trenton, MO 64683
Phone Number: (660) 359-9908
Email: [email protected]
Tiffany Butters
Tiffany Butters is a certified herbalist and one of the few contributors that has a section in each edition.
Tiffany teaches hands-on classes and is a wealth of holistic knowledge.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Chris May
Equine Professional and Oklahoma cowboy, Chris May, has a breeding program that focuses on foundation quarter horses. He's countrier than a chicken fried steak! You'll get honest knowledge from him along with training tips and so much more.
And ladies, don't put him on your heartthrob list just yet....he married his high school sweetheart, Shonta!
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Kara Karpinski
Meet Kira Karpinski with Anarchy Acres Farmstead in Pennsylvania. She was a leather maker but switched over to farmsteading. Pork, chicken, goats, sheep, turkey, and gardening are what she is throwing down.
Kira is a wealth of knowledge.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Anah Waynick
Meet Anah Waynick! She's a Junior at Cole Camp High School. Country Tough Times Magazine is about finding local talent rather than glorifying celebrities and sports figures.
Anah isn't even 5' tall. Her height is small but her talent and work ethic are 10' tall.
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Megan Acklin
Kenda Firkins
Sydney Kotow
Brandee Bratton
Caleb Wilson
Katlyn Hays
Lee Hart
Dr. Brad Anders
Dr. Anders, Pettis County Sheriff, contributed his article on Tips from Law Enforcement to the first edition of Country Tough Times.
Hannah Straatmann
Mary Ella Zimmerman
