Author: Buzzard
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Blog post: 5 Steps Ranchers Take Before Their Herds Go to Grass
My favorite color of green is “new spring grass.” It’s bright and you can just tell it will be crunchy and lush for whatever herbivore comes along and claims it first. I know, I sound like a #GrassGeek but grass is such a large part of what we do in cattle ranching, it’s hard not…
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Old MacDonald’s Farm is Gone
Close your eyes and picture this: a farmhouse and big red barn sitting atop a grassy, green hill. In front of the barn, in the farmyard, chickens peck the ground searching for insects and remnants of corn, children play with dogs and a farmer repairs a thresher. In the sprawling pastures surrounding the picturesque scene,…
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National Ag Day: Just Another Ordinary Day on a Cattle Ranch
This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation but all thoughts and opinions are my own. ——————————————————————- It’s National Agriculture Day! Did you know that? If not, that’s ok – it’s not a federal holiday and there aren’t any ticker-tape parades to celebrate…
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Beef Labels and What They Actually Mean
Choices are everywhere, including the meat market. It’s the season of choices and the grocery store meat section is no different. One of the defining characteristics of the beef community, and the food supply chain in general, is the abundance of choices on the grocery store shelves. It doesn’t matter how you want your beef…
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Food is More Than Calories
Food is so much more than calories. Food is essential. Food is a human right. Food is emotional. Food is fuel. Food shouldn’t be feared. Food is inherently good. Food is to be enjoyed. Food is part of our best memories. Food is intimate. Food is creative. Food is something to look forward to. Food…