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Win Or Learn
"I never lose. I either win or I learn." Nelson Mandela We have taken on a big endeavor here at the ranch. A completely new enterprise....
Tara Smith
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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To The Mama's
To The Mama's She sees them. Their smiles of pure innocent joy. The pride they feel when they accomplish something. The face they make...
Tara Smith
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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When People Do Things Differently Than You, Is It Wrong?
When people do things differently than the way you’re doing it, are they doing it wrong? The answer is, maybe not. List some of the...
Tara Smith
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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Five Reasons You Should Have A Mentor/s
Five reasons you should have a mentor/s: 1) Good mentors see things holistically. They can help you step back and see the “big picture”...
Tara Smith
Jun 12, 20231 min read
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Here We Are, Challenging The Status Quo
We took on a little summer project bringing in custom grazing stockers. There have been a few learning experiences, but overall it's...
Tara Smith
Jun 10, 20231 min read
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You Can Be A Hard Worker and Good Natured At The Same Time
You can be a hard worker and good natured at the same time. The two don't have to be mutually exclusive. If you're waiting until the work...
Tara Smith
Jun 10, 20231 min read
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Look For Opportunities To Enjoy Your Circumstances
We get so stuck in the day to day and "busy-ness" of our lives that sometimes we create our own additional stress. Sometimes the...
Tara Smith
Jun 10, 20231 min read
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Take Time To Enjoy The Small Things
I'm going to call this one "The Babysitter". I have been M.I.A. from Ranch Table Talks for awhile. Hoofta. The only analogy I can think...
Tara Smith
Jun 10, 20232 min read
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Grass, Grass, and More Grass
This picture was taken April 10, 2023. Look at that grass! We are so very blessed. If we can get moisture this spring and summer, we will...
Tara Smith
Jun 10, 20231 min read
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Why Succession Planning and Communication Is Important
Why is succession planning and communication important? Many would say that it’s so your family doesn’t fall apart after you die. I would...
Tara Smith
Jun 10, 20234 min read
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Calving Update: Me and the Cows
We now have five calves on the ground! I can't say that we've actually really started, but we're getting so close. I just love seeing...
Tara Smith
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Don't Undervalue Us Short Termers
I am now 36 weeks pregnant. I am also 36 years old, which puts me in the category of "advanced maternal age" also know as a "geriatric...
Tara Smith
Apr 6, 20231 min read
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What Romancing The Next Generation Really Means
Romancing the next generation of ranchers doesn’t mean that we can’t show them the entire spectrum of pleasantries on the ranch: good and...
Tara Smith
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Take Responsibility to Take Control of Your Life
One of the greatest lessons I’ve ever learned is the power and momentum you gain by taking full responsibility for every aspect of your...
Tara Smith
Mar 31, 20235 min read
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I Can't Wait for Calving!
Many are in the midst of calving, or starting to get prepared for the season. We start in about a month. For us, this means adequate...
Tara Smith
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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Spring Challenges
It's officially spring! I have a few challenges for you: 1. Ramp up your vitamin D levels. Go outside and get some sunshine. 2....
Tara Smith
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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Be The Genuine Kind of Kind
We hear it preached from the rooftops: "Be kind always." I even have a sweatshirt that says something like this. But I think that idea...
Tara Smith
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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Happy Pi Day!
I always talk about ranching and family and small communities, but what not everyone knows about me is that I am a nerd. Like, a really...
Tara Smith
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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Women In Ranching
Women play a vital role in many of the ranching operations in our community. Both of the vets in our county are women. Some of the best...
Tara Smith
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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"Home"
This picture makes me feel like "home". It gives me security and a warm wholesomeness. The foundation I stand on was created by this...
Tara Smith
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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