We are excited that March will bring the first day of spring along with National Ag Week. Starting March 23rd – 29th National Ag week will be in full swing, but we decided why just start on the 23rd? So our contest is starting March 17th and will end March 28th. We want to gainContinue reading “National Ag Week Contests and Rules: March 17th – 28th”
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“…Wyoming ladies and Canadian gals…”- From RealFarmer Liz Lauck – Wheatland, Wyo.
It’s about 7 degrees right now, which based on recent temperatures, is downright warm. I’ve been taking advantage of the frigid temps by staying inside and doing some office work. One of these projects was to organize the files on my computer. As I looked through 2013 photos, I ran across these images highlighting aContinue reading ““…Wyoming ladies and Canadian gals…”- From RealFarmer Liz Lauck – Wheatland, Wyo.”
This is Wyoming – Welcome to Wyoming Day
From our WSGA friend and contributor, Roy Barnes Denver, Colo. Once again, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA) participated in the Wyoming Day Festivities of the National Western Stock Show Saturday, Jan. 25, by taking down a group of Wyomingites from Cheyenne for a day trip so they could enjoy the sights and sounds ofContinue reading “This is Wyoming – Welcome to Wyoming Day”
Having a sweet holiday – Wyoming grown sugar for YOU
With the holiday spirit in tow, I know many parents are hoping, and some praying, that their children don’t eat their weight in sugar! While this advertisement my be outdated, and frightening to some parents (“instant energy!”) it markets a good point to consumers. “You cannot buy a finer sugar in America!” For thoseContinue reading “Having a sweet holiday – Wyoming grown sugar for YOU”
Four Years Documenting Life on Gleason Ranch: Sharing the story of agriculture
Gleason Ranch Risking Everything … is a documentary film in-the-making that tells the story of two sisters struggling to hold onto their 5th-generation family ranch after the sudden death of their parents. It’s a labor of love that’s been unfolding for over four years, and the work to finish this film continues to this day.Continue reading “Four Years Documenting Life on Gleason Ranch: Sharing the story of agriculture”
WSGA Urges those to Donate to Funds already put in place.
As your Association, we urge you to help by donating to those in need through these funds already in place. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, South Dakota Stockgrowers Association and South Dakota Sheep Growers Association established the South Dakota Rancher Relief Fund Oct. 8, 2013 with the Black Hills Area Community Foundation to provide support andContinue reading “WSGA Urges those to Donate to Funds already put in place.”
Making Hay while the Sun Shines: More tails from our Interns
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 things really began to pick up! Finished all the harvesting this Saturday and haveContinue reading “Making Hay while the Sun Shines: More tails from our Interns”
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?”
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!”
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?”
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