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Stories from the Farm
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.
Wounded Knee, Food, Land, and Freedom
I’ll probably lose followers but honestly I don’t care…you may have followed me for cute cows but I am so...
The Real Cost of Cheap Food
I understand why people want cheaper beef. I do too. Groceries are expensive, families are struggling, and lowering food prices...
I Felt Like a Failure This Week
After one of the hardest weeks I’ve had in a long time, I was reminded that even in the middle of loss, God can still provide in ways we never see coming. I’m still grieving Mercy and struggling with all the things I wish I had done differently, but this week also brought unexpected generosity, encouragement, and a reminder that these animals and this farm are loved by more than just me.
The System I Couldn't Escape
I started farming because I thought it would be my escape from the system. What began as a dream of homesteading slowly became a business, and somewhere along the way I realized I had built the very life I was trying to escape.
The Bull I Never Meant to Breed
The story behind HHH Gold Kanyon, the bull I never meant to breed, and how an unexpected pregnancy in one of my cows changed my life and breeding program forever.
My Unpopular Highland Cattle Opinions
We’re only stewards of this breed for a brief moment in history.
Our responsibility isn’t just to enjoy these cattle while they’re in our care. It isn’t just to make money. It’s to leave the Highland breed better for the next generation than it was when we inherited it. That means making difficult breeding decisions, putting quality ahead of trends, and always being willing to learn. The future of this breed will be shaped by the choices we make today.