Bill and Julie Kappen of Bayard both grew up in the ag industry, and both wanted to spend their rest of lives staying involved in ag. They’ve done just that, including running their own ranch together just outside of Bayard. With the help of their two daughters, the Kappens have enjoyed lots of success raising cattle and growing hay and forage, and in recent years, they’ve also been quite successful raising hair sheep.
JEFF FIELDER Editor
BAYARD – Growing up, Bill Kappen always knew he wanted to be involved in the ag industry when he was an adult.
That made sense, considering he was heavily involved in ag as a youngster. He helped his family on the ranch they owned in Banner County, and then when he was 8, his parents moved to a farm south of Bayard, where they grew corn and alfalfa.
“I really loved that lifestyle,” he said.
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