#189 – Getting Started in Ag
Is it possible for a young person to start from scratch in production agriculture? Yes, but no one said it would be easy. This episode is first in a series to explore the challenges and solutions for the young person trying to start without owning land, livestock or machinery....
#189 – Getting Started in Ag
Is it possible for a young person to start from scratch in production agriculture? Yes, but no one said it would be easy. This episode is first in a series to explore the challenges and solutions for the young person trying to start without owning land, livestock or machinery....
#143 – Neighbors Helping Neighbors
In days gone by, the ranching community did a lot of neighboring to tackle big jobs that require many hands. It takes time and effort to develop friendships with neighbors, but it's sure worth it....
#142 – A Grateful Nation
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who gave their lives in the military defending our freedoms. It's good to remember out loud on occasion, and show your gratefulness every day....
#141 – How Ranchers Save Money
Ranchers are notorious for ""saving money"" by buying a do-it-yourself project. My son Nathan is proving that he is truly a rancher at heart as he puts together his first ranch truck....
#140 – Grazing vs Feeding Hay
In our main cowherd, we've cut back from feeding hay for five months to only one month. The goal is 100% grazing with hay only for weather emergencies. That's the quickest way to cut costs and promote herd health. I'm not there yet, but headed in the right direction,...
#139 – Busy in Springtime
Spring is a busy time on the farm and ranch. It’s easy to get bogged down with the work that never ends and forget that we are blessed to be a part of caring for God’s Creation....
#138 – Genetics for Grass-fed Beef
The market for natural grass-fed beef continues to increase. Some producers have sought to increase income by tapping into this market. Here's some ideas to help. Pharo Cattle Company® has genetics for grass finishing!...
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Forgiveness
Last week, I wrote about why people do the things that they do and why they are afraid to take risks. I ended by asking, “What is holding you back?” This week, I’m going to tackle one of the biggest problems I think we face and that few want to talk about. Many people struggle for years with things they hold inside. They built up walls to hide the hurt and to protect themselves from ever experiencing that again. Little do they understand that the walls they are...