Steve Blankenship, second from right, speaks about his family’s farm on Flat Creek in the Jenkins area. The farm, represented by three generations at the annual Barry County Extension Picnic, was recognized as the Barry County Family Farm for 2025. Family members present included, from left: Zeb Blankenship, Steven Blankenship II, Jeremiah Blankenship, Deanna Blankenship, Steve Blankenship and Elizabeth Blankenship. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
