Albert Dean Lawson iand his wife Karen are life-long residents of Clay County who have been involved with cattle farming in the past and are re-entering the business.  To achieve this goal, the Lawson’s have leased a 130-acre farm outside Manchester for a 5-year term and are preparing it for cattle.  With the $7,500 SOAR Farm Loan, the Lawson’s will prepare the pastures, replenish grasses and purchase several head of cattle.