The Weight of Decisions as a Rancher
January 19, 2024
It’s the decisions. As a rancher, it’s the weight of the decisions. We’re dealing with wet weather right now on weaned calves and
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Embracing Seasonality
January 10, 2024
A few years ago I read this great quote about not fighting the seasons. Leaning into the idea of, “a time for everything,”
What have I implemented on the farm?
January 3, 2024
I was recently asked this question and after pondering I can’t think of anything. This is my 6th growing season full-time on the
We romanticize this life in agriculture.
January 1, 2024
We romanticize this life in agriculture. I know we do. I know I do. Because the sweet parts are so special. Beyond words
Thoughts on turning 30 from a farmer
December 29, 2023
Now that I got my driver’s license renewed, I can tell you I turned 30. 😂 It was more bitter than sweet. I
Did you both grow up on farms?
December 27, 2023
FAQ: “Did you both grow up on farms?” Yes and no. I grew up here, on this farm. This is my family’s place
Harvest is stressful.
December 20, 2023
Harvest is stressful. It’s longer days with a bigger burden of efficiency and productivity as we’re constantly racing the weather. My unsaid expectations
Opportunity Cost
December 18, 2023
Opportunity cost is something I’m usually thinking about. But not this time. We ended up with a set of concaves that we wouldn’t
How do we decide what to tackle ourselves and what to hire?
December 15, 2023
A question we run into often: How do we decide what to tackle ourselves and what to hire? First, we consider our limiting
Starting an Opportunity Fund for Our Kids
December 13, 2023
Here I thought buying 5 heifers would hedge our bets, but these kids haven’t been immune to loss. Karsyn lost a calf this