Water is moving, Spring is arriving
Our area of South West Saskatchewan has experienced two years of severe drought, and the pastures have been seriously depleted of moisture. While the snow melt has provided some relief, […]
Tag Archives: Sustainability
Planning for Biodiversity
As an Agricultural operation we are committed to managing our resources in a way that is both environmentally and economically sustainable. We believe that Biodiversity is a key pillar of […]
Predators on the Prairie
Badger-Coyote Relationship
Excluding or including grazing?
“Environments may be classified on a continuum from non-brittle to very brittle according to how well humidity is distributed throughout the year and how quickly dead vegetation breaks down. At […]
Life lessons – from a Painted Turtle
Painted Turtle I saw a painted turtle on the pavement dry and warm My car he did go under, but he did not come to harm. I picked him up […]
The Drinking Program
Living in Southwest Saskatchewan we are usually short of water by mid-August. Hence, we rely on solar water pumps to bring the water up to a trough for the cattle. […]
Birds, Nests, and Cattle
Southwest Saskatchewan is not known for its trees. In fact, it is known for its lack of trees. This does not mean we don’t have birds though. We actually have […]
Stopping to smell the roses, or golden beans…;)
There are so many things we have not had the chance to talk about yet! Here is a quick recap. In June, Lynn got to meet Alanna Koch, who has served […]
Taking the Bull by the Horns: Beefing Up Genetics
In an effort to keep our herd performing at the top of their game, last year we ventured into new territory for our ranch: Artificial Insemination, commonly referred to as […]
The Water Factor
For those who have never been to Val Marie, one might say that the area is dry or arid, others might come right out and say we are a little piece […]