CONTENTS Volume 73 | APRIL 2020 | Number 4 35 22 52 10 A little change makes all the difference Rounding up bills helps rural communities 18 Sighting in on safety Mineral Area College offers state-of-the-art shooting range 22 The Silos at Prairie Vale Unique B&B offers a tiny house farm experience 29 Saga of a family tractor 1930 McCormick-Deering comes out of retirement 35 Best of Missouri 2020 Contest reveals Rural Missouri readers' favorites 52 Brew to bone Couple repurposes spent grains into natural dog treats IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Cooperation 5 Perspectives 10 Community 14 Eats 18 Outdoors 47 Recipes 52 Neighbors 58 Events 62 Just4Kids ON THE COVER A child is awed by the many underwater creatures on display at the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, one of our Best of Missouri winners. See story on page 35. Crafted Bone | Best of Missouri | Dadeville Cafe MISSOURI RURAL APRIL 2020 | ruralmissouri.coop April20_Cover.indd 1 3/10/20 1:51 PM APRIL 2020 | RURALMISSOURI.COOP April20_Contents.indd 1 3 3/13/20 8:26 AMhttp://www.RURALMISSOURI.COOP