"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....

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...

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”...

We took on a little summer project bringing in custom grazing stockers. There have been a few learning experiences, but overall it's...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Our horses aren't fancy. They don't have recognizable pedigrees. We didn't spend a lot of money on them. And yet, they are priceless....

We take a very hands off approach to calving on our ranch. Our philosophy is to let nature take its course, with as little human...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...