Turns out I was writing about the Montana Stockgrowers Association LONG before I ever even knew I would be moving to Montana and working with this great group of ranchers. I've now met Heath and Kiley Martinell and their children and know much more about how they contribute to the Montana ranching community. This post … Continue reading Ranching gives you a perspective of life… (Video)
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Hello November: the month of Thanks! Because sometimes you need some cattle in your day...
Thankful for Agriculture – Thanksgiving 2011
I was in the milking parlor at 4 this morning, taking care of all the cows, cleaning udders, and attaching the milkers when the boss said I caught on to the milking routine quickly. My response? “Ok, I’ll slow down.” I have no problem starting my day at 3 a.m. but those early starts make … Continue reading Thankful for Agriculture – Thanksgiving 2011
I am Ag-Thankful
Last November I hosted numerous guest posts from others sharing why they are thankful for agriculture. There were so many great responses, you really should go back and take a look at the Ag-Thankful feed. Here's a repost of my thoughts from last year. Tomorrow I will post my reflections from 2011. Why am I … Continue reading I am Ag-Thankful
The Thirsty Road Ahead: Be Thankful For Water
A Facebook friend recently forwarded this article from The Economist. THIS year Texas had the hottest summer ever recorded in any state. In September wildfires swept through the town of Bastrop, outside Austin, destroying more than 1,000 homes. Thousands of cattle have been sold. The town of Big Spring, up the road from the oil … Continue reading The Thirsty Road Ahead: Be Thankful For Water
I am Thankful For…
During the month of November we can see folks posting daily updates describing things they are thankful for. It is definitely a month of #FoodThanks, but once you get to thinking about it, there are all sorts of things in daily life for which we can be thankful. Instead of doing a daily status update, … Continue reading I am Thankful For…