Author: Buzzard
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Backyard Chickens Round 2 – Welcome Home Winnie(s)
As you may have seen on my Instagram feed earlier this week (@brandibuzzard), we have some new guests at the Frobuzz ranch. I would like to introduce the Winnies! You may remember last year I attempted backyard chickens with some Barred Rock chicks, which I affectionately called the Stellas. Unfortunately, they met an untimely fate with…
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Wordless Wednesday: Spring in the Flint Hills
I’m really hoping that this post doesn’t jinx us and call in a freak snowstorm. Le sigh. Anyway, it’s starting to warm up. We’ve had a few rains and things are looking beautiful! Spring rains and sunshine bring green wheat! Hello beautiful wheat field – I’ve missed your green shoots! A…
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So God Made A Ranch Wife Giveaway + Sierra Shea
I haven’t had a giveaway in a coon’s age so when Sierra Blachford of Sierra Shea offered up some great home décor just in time for Mother’s Day and spring, I said, “Heck, yes!” By this time, we’ve all seen the ‘So God Made a Farmer’ commercial that Ram Trucks ran during the 2013 Superbowl.…
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Veganism, Big Ag and Farmland
So I saw this article on Huffington Post this morning titled, “Veganism is a Woman’s Lifestyle.” Not knowing what to expect, I clicked through. It had an infographic and I LOVE INFOGRAPHICS even when they aren’t centered around sports, agriculture or meat. See? We eat veggies and fruits too! I’m not going to repost…
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National Ag Day – Kansas Ag Day
Today is National Ag Day and, equally important, it’s also Kansas Ag Day! Agriculture is important to everyone – farmers and ranchers produce our food and fiber so today I’m posting some of my favorite photos that embody what I think about when I imagine Kansas agriculture. Good stockmanship on display. Calm cattle are…