Category: Ranch Life

  • 101 Update

    101 Update

    Ok, first off — I’ve decided that this blog needs more personal info. So while most Australian/marriage/random posts will end up on my other blog, this one will start having more posts like this, this and this. Now that I’ve scared you away from the blog for all eternity, it’s time to get down to…

  • Meeting Ag Tweeps Down Under!

    Meeting Ag Tweeps Down Under!

    Earlier this week, Hyatt and I had the privilege of meeting Grahame Rees. Grahame is the co-owner and operator of KLR Marketing, a program that, among other things, educates producers about how to successfully market their livestock and protect their equity, in Loomberah, NSW. Grahame briefly spoke to us about his Low Stress Stockhandling schools and invited us…

  • I’m Kansas Ag Proud

    I’m Kansas Ag Proud

    I’m very proud of my home state, Kansas and am super excited for Kansas Ag Week. Kansas has a rich agricultural background and is a major producer of our nation’s beef, wheat, corn and sorghum supplies. This week, agvocates across the state will be celebrating Kansas Agriculture. Join us this week in your social media venue…

  • So, you’re going to be a vet, right?

    So, you’re going to be a vet, right?

    Photo courtesy of America’s Horse Daily If you’ve ever told anyone that you’re an animal science major, graduate or in the animal agriculture industry – chances are you’ve been asked this question “So, you’re going to be a vet.” And more than likely you’ve said, “No, I’m not pursuing a veterinary degree” (not because there’s…

  • Doing Chores….. in a wedding dress!?!?

    Doing Chores….. in a wedding dress!?!?

    This post is prompted the fact that the FroBuzz wedding is exactly two months away – cripes.  This morning I was sitting in my future in-laws kitchen thinking about wedding plans and remembering what other friends had done at their weddings.  All of a sudden I remember waiting for my good friend Bailey to arrive at…