Silage
It’s been around ten years since Grant Ranch has done silage so getting back into it has been interesting. It’s been an all hands on deck ordeal for the past […]
A Very Long Monday
Every rancher knows that no day is going to go according to plan, there is always something that is going to happen and throw a wrench in the carefully constructed […]
That Time of the Year Again
First branding of the season
They See Me Rollin’
June brings a variety of tasks as we’re still calving and crops are needing attention.
May’s Going Out Hot
As we near the end of May the rain and spring weather have been replaced by a boiling (and humid!) 30 degrees. The sun has definitely felt nice, but I […]
Calving Connundrums
Halfway into May and we have many more calves on the ground. There have been a few hiccups throughout this calving season but for the most part it’s as smooth […]
Working Creates More Work To Do
Rule number one: bring a lunch.
April’s End
As May begins, calving season at Grant Ranch sees both excitement with new calves and challenges with orphaned and unhealthy calves.
They’re Back… Earlier Than Expected
There’s something special about that first sighting each spring. This year, it caught me off guard—in the best way. The Burrowing Owl have arrived… and they’re early. Here in Canada, […]
Mastering Uncertainty: Focus on What You Control
The news media and every farm meeting is buzzing with talk of tariffs and trade wars. Life on the farm teaches valuable lessons about managing uncertainty. Weather, markets, and government […]