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The Chaos of Sorting

Watching grown men chase two month old calves really is a site to see and understanding the logic and reasoning behind how they go about sorting their animals is something I have not yet grasped. I'm not going to lie, I really don't know what they are doing half the time. 

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment April 3, 2021 1 Minute

The Crown vs The Brady Bunch: Our two cow families

Most often, traits are heightened through a register herd to improve the overall genetic quality in a commercial herd.

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment March 26, 2021 3 Minutes

Surviving COVID, 1 Year Later

It was one year ago this week that we received the news that our boys would not be returning to school after spring break. The news was life-altering and sobering and was the first of many "endings" we experienced as a result of COVID-19.

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment March 21, 2021 2 Minutes

Buying Bulls, A Beginners Guide

Bulls are the backbone of any cow herd and bad genetics or a faulty bull can mean open (non-pregnant) cows. Bulls are on the farm to breed cows and cows are on the farm to have calves. If one of those two things don't happen, you don't have a productive or profitable herd. Bulls are one of the biggest investments for any working ranch so getting the right guy is very important.

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment November 22, 2020 3 Minutes

Week 8 & 9: I’ve lost track

The days run into weeks and the weeks into months. This morning I read a meme that reminded us that this was our 10th Monday in quarantine. Where has the time gone? And I don't say it in the dreamy, reminiscent tone. I say it in the 'I can't believe we are still doing this' … Continue reading Week 8 & 9: I’ve lost track →

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment May 18, 2020 3 Minutes

Week 6: The Perks of Farm Life

Farm life has it's disadvantages. You're miles away from anything. You often work alone and the work doesn't stop at 5 p.m. or when the week is finished. But this week my husband and I both realized how wonderful all the hardships of farm life can be when you are living through a pandemic. While … Continue reading Week 6: The Perks of Farm Life →

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment April 27, 2020 3 Minutes

Week 4: Birthdays and Easter Bunnies

Week 4 of our new normal and social distancing was capped off with Easter baskets and Evan's 7th birthday. Family Life Evan John is our oldest and our sweet, caring and studious child. He has a heart of gold, a memory like a steel trap and a love for the farm. After Easter sunrise service … Continue reading Week 4: Birthdays and Easter Bunnies →

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment April 12, 2020 3 Minutes

Social Distancing on the Farm

Editor's Note: This is my weekly update on life on the farm amidst the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak.  When we wake up Monday morning we will be under a state-wide, stay-at-home order. Not much will change from our current routine, but things have certainly become more real, more sobering and more uncertain. The farm didn't stop … Continue reading Social Distancing on the Farm →

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment March 29, 2020 2 Minutes

Why yes, we put our cows in barns

For everyone who believes cows should only exist on pastures of green grass and far away from feedlots and barns, let me introduce you to our calving barn. On a Saturday night - after enjoying dinner with fellow farming friends - the hubs and I stopped in to check on our heifers. These ladies are … Continue reading Why yes, we put our cows in barns →

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment February 13, 2020 1 Minute

The Value of Animals

I didn't grow up with pets. For a few years we had a goldfish that I'm pretty sure was actually a dozen different fish my parents rotated through after one died off or we starved it to death. We finally adopted a dog when I was in middle school and I remember being frustrated by … Continue reading The Value of Animals →

Katie Stockstill-Sawyer Uncategorized Leave a comment June 3, 2019 2 Minutes

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