Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply is a Silver Sponsor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator’s (OzSBI) signature National Small Business Week celebration, EPIC: Growing Beyond the Ozarks. With locations in West Plains, Thayer, Ava, and Mountain Home, Hirsch offers top-quality feed, equipment, and farm supplies across the region. Their sponsorship of EPIC highlights their strong commitment to community investment, which makes our region a great place to live and work.

EPIC will feature keynote speaker David Newman, Owner of Newman Heritage Farm, as he shares his story of becoming a trusted brand among top chefs, restaurants, and customers across the country. The event will also include a Beyond the Ozarks Roundtable featuring local entrepreneurs in selling beyond the Ozarks, an exhilarating shark tank-like pitch competition, and a networking mixer. EPIC will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. To register for EPIC, go to crm.ozsbi.com/epic26, or call 417-256-9724 for more information.