I had big dreams as a kid. I wanted to own a farm – I do.I wanted to rodeo professionally – I don’t.I basically wanted to rule the world – Depends on the day. One thing that was never on my…
Flying Pig Cattle’s Christmas Gift Guide
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Meet the Herd: Apple
Name: Apple Species: Bovine Gender: Cow Breed: Jersey Of all the crazy ideas I’ve had, Apple may be one of the craziest and best! In September 2023, I decided we needed a milk cow for our family. We were already milking 4 goats, so…
Meet the Herd: Walter
Name: Walter Species: Bovine Gender: Bull Breed: Registered Miniature Hereford Walter wants you to know he’s kind of a big deal. People know him. When I decided to swap my mini cow herd from commercial cattle to registered, Walter was my first purchase. I…
5 Reasons Miniature Herefords are a Great Addition to Your Farm
It started with a trip to an exotic livestock auction, as many good stories do. My mother and I have enjoyed many trips to Jim Scott’s Alternative Livestock Auction over the years. Dad and Colt never knew what we might come…
Where did your Thanksgiving Dinner come from?
Thanksgiving is upon us, and when we give thanks for the food on our dinner table, maybe we should include thanks for the for farmers and ranchers that raised and grew our food.
Chinks & Cowboy Poetry
I wish I knew all the miles these chinks have ridden. My dad found them for me at a flea market, so I’ll never know their whole story…so let me share a story of their life with. These chinks kept me…
Get Back on the Horse
Most of us in the agriculture world were told multiple times throughout our childhood to “Get back on the horse.” Of course, this didn’t always apply to an actual horse, but anything we failed at – and trust me, I failed…
Female Farmer Friday: Jackie from Head Waters Farm
Welcome back to Female Farmer Friday! I’ve taken a few weeks off because of the craziness that is fair season, calving season, and harvest season. I’m so excited to introduce you to Jackie from Head Waters Farm and @farmgirl_at_last on Insta!…
Female Farmer Friday: Katelyn Duban
Welcome to Female Farmer Friday. Today’s featured female farmer is Katelyn Duban. Katelyn, along with her husband Justin, farm a variety of organic grand and oil seeds in Southern Alberta, Canada.