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#143 – Neighbors Helping Neighbors

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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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The Simple Life

I recently re-read a small book called Henry and the Great Society by H.L. Roush, Sr. I first read this book in 2002. The book describes how Henry (you and I) went from the “simple life” and the “good old days” to the “rat race” most people are living in today. I am really glad I re-read it! This book was first published in 1969. In 1969, most families had television – which continues to be very addictive. No one, however, had personal computers, the internet,...

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