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A family that operates a cattle ranch, Circle 6 Acres, has recently acquired a former building owned by the Hoffmann Family of Companies in Defiance.

The realtor representing the former Hoffmann Schulte’s Bakery building said there is “a lot of interest” in the West 5th Street property.

Years ago, the town of Augusta had three bakeries. But for a long time until recently, it had none.

St. Louis Public Radio The view from Montelle Winery in Augusta. Several trees were cleared out after the Hoffmanns purchased the winery to improve the scenery. A multimillion-dollar effort is underway to make the Augusta area the next big thing for wine enthusiasts throughout the country. Think Napa Valley, but in Missouri. A couple originally from Washington, Missouri, is buying up businesses and buildings near their hometown with the goal of converting it into the country's next big wine region. “I think it will very much become a Napa-like environment,” said David Hoffmann, who alon...

St. Louis Public Radio The view from Montelle Winery in Augusta. It's one of four wineries bought recently as part of a plan to convert the area into a major wine region. Think Napa Valley, but in Missouri. A couple originally from Washington, Missouri, is buying up businesses and buildings near their hometown with the goal of converting it into the country's next big wine region. “I think it will very much become a Napa-like environment,” said David Hoffmann, who along with his wife, Jerri, operate the Hoffmann Family of Companies. Provided / The Hoffmann Family of Companies Washington,...