Every year RealRanchers.com and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association have the privilege to have an intern for the summer months at our office. This year we are happy to have Kadi Davis join us! Please look for posts from her in the future on our Facebook page and on our blog – http://www.realranchers.com! Hello thereContinue reading “Welcome RealRanchers & WSGA Intern Kadi Davis!”
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Sizzling Hot San Antonio
The first week of February I had the opportunity to travel to Texas and attend the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show as a member of the 2015 National Beef Ambassador Team. This was my first time attending this event, and I cannot wait to go back! It is soContinue reading “Sizzling Hot San Antonio”
Wyoming FFA Advocacy Week – How do you AGvocate for agriculture?
Wyoming’s youth are known for their character, hard-working ethics as well as passion. The Wyoming FFA members are working to show that passion this week through #VoicesForAg. January 26 through February 1, 2015, Wyoming Agriculture Advocacy Week will focus on encouraging FFA members to be the voice of agriculture and engage their local communities inContinue reading “Wyoming FFA Advocacy Week – How do you AGvocate for agriculture?”
The NFL & Agriculture – It Takes All Kinds to be involed
Minorities in agriculture, while small, still hold a high spot in agriculture no matter the discipline. According to the USDA Blog, “Women Farmers: One Million Strong“, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan stated that, “When all women involved with farming are added up – including primary and secondary operators – they are nearly one million strong andContinue reading “The NFL & Agriculture – It Takes All Kinds to be involed”
Experiencing Agriculture Hands-On
Thank you to Donita Graves, Laramie Peak CattleWomen for your contribution! It was recognized years ago that generations of young people were moving further away from their roots in agriculture. No longer was their awareness of where the basic components of daily life had their origin. As a result, the Wyoming CattleWomen organized an outreachContinue reading “Experiencing Agriculture Hands-On”
Wyoming Beef Advoate named to 2015 National Beef Ambassador Team
Rachel Purdy had the opportunity of a lifetime and took that chance to create a new chapter in her advocating career for the beef industry. Rachel spent time in local grocery stores like the Cheyenne Sam’s Club to educate and answer questions for consumers. According to the Wyoming Livestock Roundup (WyLR), Rachel states the sheContinue reading “Wyoming Beef Advoate named to 2015 National Beef Ambassador Team”
Welcoming a Late Addition – Tyson Sollars
Tyson joined our internship late this summer, but we are glad he did! The Red Canyon Ranch has been a great place to learn about Wyoming ranching and resource management. Enjoy learning about Tyson and what he has learned. The first few months of this internship have been very eye-opening to me. I have beenContinue reading “Welcoming a Late Addition – Tyson Sollars”
Correcting the Misconceptions
Contributed By: Rachel Purdy- Wyoming Beef Ambassador One of my favorite parts of being a beef ambassador is having the ability to correct the misinformation surrounding the beef community. On July 11-12 Garrett Irene and I helped at the Cheyenne Sam’s Club beef tenderloin demo. The American National Cattle Women and the beef checkoff helpedContinue reading “Correcting the Misconceptions”
Update From Jackalyn
Here is another update from Jackalyn! This past week, I continued to cut hay. There are sickles that move back and forth on a bar that extends from the back end of the tractor. These sickles need to be changed about every 6-8 hours of use. I learned how to change these on my tractorContinue reading “Update From Jackalyn”
Jackalyn’s Past Week
Here is on update from Jackalyn on her past week at the Brokaw Ranch! This past Monday, I fixed fences and learned how to cut hay. There are sickles that move back and forth on this bar that extends out from the tractor. I learned how to grease components on the tractor, sharpen the sickles,Continue reading “Jackalyn’s Past Week”
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