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The Best $10,000 I Ever Spent
The cow I once begged someone to put a price on has now given me five heifers. This latest one arrived just in time for my birthday and reminded me why some of the purchases you second guess the most end up being the ones you’re most thankful you made.
What My Catahoula Taught Me About Government
Tuco turned one today, so I figured it was finally time for a post about him. I've had Catahoulas for...
Some Childhood Obsessions Just Get More Expensive
Long before I ever owned Highland cattle, I was the kid flipping through the Iwanna, calling strangers from the landline about animals I had no authority to buy. From a wolf puppy my dad was never going to let me have to the first Highland cattle I ever discovered, apparently the warning signs were there early. I finally bought my first Highland at 29, and within four months I had 29 of them.
That Time Dad Brought Home a Herd of Bison
When I was about 12, someone gave my dad a herd of bison. We had no proper fencing, no handling facilities, and very little idea what we were doing, but that didn’t stop us from trying. Years later, seeing bison in Custer brought back one of the wildest memories from my childhood.
There Are Too Few Farmers Left to Tear Each Other Apart
Supporting farmers doesn’t mean agreeing with every farming practice or every political choice. With fewer people producing our food and farmland disappearing across the country, we need to understand how agriculture got here and stop treating farmers like the enemy.
What I Saw in America’s Heartland
I just got home from a trip through Nebraska and South Dakota, where I saw firsthand what some American farmers and ranchers are facing. Drought, wildfires, struggling crops and disappearing pasture are taking their toll on the people we depend on to feed us. American agriculture needs our support, and I think we need to start paying attention before we lose more than we realize.