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POLK COUNTY FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR
Farm Bureau of Arkansas named Matthew and Jessica Debnar of Mena the Polk County Farm Family of the Year during the 71st annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program. The Debnars have four children, John -26, Jennifer – 25, Amber – 20 and Peyton – 18. Today, the Debnar Farm consists of three farms, The JC Farm, which Jessica purchased before she married Matthew. After they got married the Debnars bought the Faith Farm, which sets across the road from their church. Recently, they purchased the Funny Farm. Matthew said they plan to covert one of the older chicken houses on that property into a hay barn. The Debnar’s raise cattle and broilers on their three farms north of Mena. The Debnars have five poultry houses and raise a total of 150,000 birds per growing cycle. The Debnars have a contract with Tyson Foods. He said the chicken house on the JC Farm has been retrofitted and they are renovating the four houses on the Faith Farm.
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he Debnars also have 9 registered Braunvieh female cows and one registered Brauvnieh bull. They also have 17 unregistered Braunvieh or Braford cows and one unregistered Braunvieh bull. Matthew explained the cattle are marketed through CattleRange.com and word of mouth. Matthew also reported they are making some improvements to their pastures by utilizing a rotational grazing program. He stated they are in the process of laying a waterline for the watering system. Matthew said this would allow them to better manage their land and grass. The Debnars work with the Polk County Conservation District to increase the nutritional value of their hay. Matthew also acquired his private applicator pesticide license so he can spray their ďŹ elds to help control weeds and other pests that could potentially damage their ďŹ elds.
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Jessica said she grew up on a farm. Her parents had bottle calves, cows and chicken houses. Jessica said she always wanted to be at home with her children. She said having a chicken farm allowed her to stay at home and still earn an income. Jessica said Amber was 3 and Peyton was 4-months old when they signed the papers on the original farm. She said she literally did the dishes, changed diapers, read stories, while learning to be a electrician, a plumber and a maintenance person. John Debnar is married to Brittany and they live in Anderson, Missouri. They have three children and he works for Peterbuilt. Jennifer Roberts lives in Cherry Hill with her three children and works for Tyson. Amber Debnar lives in Mena and works at the Mena Center for Women’s Health. And, Peyton Debnar graduated in May.
CONGRATULATIONS 2018 Polk County Farm Family
MATT & JESSICA DEBNAR of the Cherry Hill Community
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15 June 13, 2018 Matthew is a member of the Polk County Cattleman’s Association and the Braunvieh Association of America. He teaches Adult Sunday School class at the Cherry Hill Baptist Church. He has also completed three semesters of Seminary Classes through Ouachita Technical Training Institute. Matt is also a certified Disaster Relief Volunteer through the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Jessica serves as the secretary for the Cherry Hill Baptist Church and she teaches the High School Sunday school class. Jessica has completed six semesters of Seminary classes through the Ouachita Technical Training Institute and is a certified Disaster Relief Volunteer through the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. A set of judges visited the Debnar farm and Arkansas Farm Bureau will announce the eight district winners on June 20th. The Debnars are in the Western District.
Congratulations to the Debnar Family!
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Matt & Jessica Debnar 2018 Polk County Farm Family
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Cutline from left to right front row: The Debnar Family - Jessica Debnar, Zeke Roberts, Matthew Debnar and Daniel Roberts. Back row: Amber Debnar, Jennifer Roberts, Judy Gieger, Savannah Roberts, Grant Gieger and Payton Debnar.
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