Okay, so I haven't seen any lions or tigers or bears yet, (folks do say there are mountain lions and bears in the hills), but I have had the pleasure of seeing my first rattlesnake and black widow! In both cases, after a bit of reading, I was reminded that while we should be careful with … Continue Reading ››

This morning I refined our grazing plan for the ranch. Most importantly, I re-checked my calculations for our stocking rates - the number of cows per acre under certain conditions. Knowing and following stocking rates are critical to *sustainable* rangeland management. Too many cows (and I use that term to apply to any bovine on … Continue Reading ››

We have worked out an arrangement with a nearby farmer to graze his cattle on the land. After checking and fixing the perimeter fencing, the cattle arrived last weekend. Mary provided a lovely primer for me and Zach about cattle terminology so we could understand what exactly we have on the ranch. … Continue Reading ››