Memorial Day! This week marks the start of summer as well as hay season here on the ranch. We'll start laying grass on the ground and with temps this week in the middle 90s (heat indexes nearing the century mark) it'll cure pretty quick. The cows are pretty content, so I had the opportunity to … Continue reading Sounds of Summer
Photo Friday: Wind Power
Thank goodness its Friday! On Fridays I will post a photo from the ranch and discuss the subject. Take a gander and see if you can guess what we are looking at… Montana Wind Farm: Photo Courtesy of Katy Jane AngwinNope, they're not your modern day wind mills. Actually quite diferent from wind mills used as … Continue reading Photo Friday: Wind Power
Writer’s Block: Fielding Your Questions
For the first time in quite a while, I have nothin much to talk about. That or I've just been unmotivated to just write it all out. So maybe I'll just let ya know what we're up to on the ranch. Seems like we have been pelted with Spring storms this year. The weather warning tones … Continue reading Writer’s Block: Fielding Your Questions
2 Hours a Week
2 hours a week. Reading God’s Word. 17 minutes 8.5 seconds each day. 7 days per week. It’s the story of the woman at the well. David and Goliath. The message of Habakkuk. Creation and the fall of man. It’s the story of Joseph. Psalm 1-3. It’s the sermon on the mount in 2 days. … Continue reading 2 Hours a Week
Wordless Wednesday: Back Breaking
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Wordless Wednesday
Took a few shots Sunday morning as the fog was low and everything was quiet. Then events turned around and Pistol has everything figured out. Sit in the shade and watch someone else work in the 90 degree heat.Just another week in #ranchlife...Be sure to check out my other Wordless Wednesday post at Agriculture Proud
My, The Times How They Are a Changing
Every time you turn around seems like things in food production are changing. Somebody's sold out the cow herd and there sits and empty pasture, and the neighbors change-up the crops they are raising. I received the most kind letter from an 87-year-old farmer in Chico, California yesterday and his story is a prime example of how … Continue reading My, The Times How They Are a Changing
Sharing My Passion With New Mexico FFA Students
Nothing but my best. Last week I told you about my trip to New Mexico where I had the opportunity to teach elementary and middle school youth about Agriculture. During this trip I also had the privilege of being the FFA banquet guest speaker. Even though this was a first for me, I had to … Continue reading Sharing My Passion With New Mexico FFA Students
Photo Friday: Tasty Licks
Thank goodness its Friday! On Fridays I will post a photo from the ranch and discuss the subject. Take a gander and see if you can guess what we are looking at… Do you take your daily vitamin and mineral pills? Do you have a clue what minerals are available in your diet? It's not exactly … Continue reading Photo Friday: Tasty Licks
Agriculture Advocacy in Estancia New Mexico
This week I had the awesome opportunity to travel to Estancia, New Mexico to share my love for Agriculture with more than 600 students and parents. I love traveling West to see the wide open ranch country, changing terrain, and discovering new places, and what better opportunity than a chance to inspire others to learn … Continue reading Agriculture Advocacy in Estancia New Mexico