Intern: Ryler Lerwick Farm: Lerwick Hay Company Ryler attends Laramie County Community College and plans to continue his education at the University of Wyoming the 2014 spring semester. He is a pursing a Bachelor of Science in Ag Business. “This week has some good points and some not so good points (as do all weeks inContinue reading “Ryler’s trial with Mother Nature: “…haven’t been back to the field since.””
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Chasing an Agricultural Career at the Red Canyon Ranch: Billy Hovendick
Intern: Billy Hovendick Ranch: Red Canyon Ranch Billy has completed an Associate of Ag Business degree from Central Wyoming College and is interested in a career in ag business. Billy served in the United States Marine Corps oversees in Operation Enduring Freedom. “This photo shows where the fence ends below Tunnel Hill at the edgeContinue reading “Chasing an Agricultural Career at the Red Canyon Ranch: Billy Hovendick”
What are you up to this week, Ryler?
We have a total of four interns writing us this summer about their experiences on each operation who mentors them. As each operation is unique in how it runs, our interns will give us a rare view into the daily and weekly happenings. Take a look below for another post from Ryler Lerwick who is working atContinue reading “What are you up to this week, Ryler?”
Intern: Kody Coxen Ranch: Red Canyon Ranch Kody attends Oregon State University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Management and Ecology, with minors in Soils and Fish and Wildlife. “From this picture you can see that Red Canyon Ranch is not only a great place to work, it is a greatContinue reading
Welcome Ryler Lerwick!
Intern: Ryler Lerwick Farm: Lerwick Hay Company Ryler attends Laramie County Community College and plans to continue his education at the University of Wyoming the 2014 spring semester. He is a pursing a Bachelor of Science in Ag Business. “We are preparing for wheat harvest in the southeast corner of Wyoming. Last year drought andContinue reading “Welcome Ryler Lerwick!”
Coal An Essential Resource
“Coal Highlighted on the Hill” by U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis Dear Friends, Once again coal was the topic de jour. But in a wonderful change of pace, it was coal’s merits finally being highlighted. Tuesday’s focus in the House Natural Resources Committee, of which I’m a member, was Powder River Basin Coal, how it benefitsContinue reading “Coal An Essential Resource”
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers – What Can Youth Do For You?
If you are in agriculture, it isn’t any surprise when we are told that the decline in this industry is due to children leaving the operation. In some regards not shocking, but when an operation has met the point of succession and moving forward what do you do? Luckily, the life of agriculture is far from over,Continue reading “Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers – What Can Youth Do For You?”
Pleased to meet you!
For those of you who I haven’t had a chance to meet yet, my name is Haley Lockwood and I am the new Communication & Publications Director for the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and Administrator for Real Ranchers. Fresh out of college with an Agricultural Communications degree, I headed to Cheyenne for a career in the agricultural industry.Continue reading “Pleased to meet you!”
Governor’s Energy Strategy Provides Leadership from Wyoming
Wyoming is the Number One Energy Exporting State in America Wyoming leads the nation in energy exports to the rest of the country and takes pride in its high standards for environmental stewardship. Today, Governor Matt Mead unveiled his Energy Strategy: “Leading the Charge: Wyoming’s Action Plan for Energy, Environment and Economy.” According to GovernorContinue reading “Governor’s Energy Strategy Provides Leadership from Wyoming”
Feeding Cattle in the Spring
Wet Distillers Grains… What my cows are eating this spring since the grass is late and hay is scarce. From RealFarmer Monte Lerwick – Albin, Wyo.
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