Howdy! The WSGA staff was busy last week with the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, so we were not able to post any updates from our Rangeland Interns. Without any further delay, here is an update from Brittany on her first week at the Ladder Ranch! Hi There! I’m Brittany Heseltine from BigContinue reading “Brittany’s First Week”
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Introducing Brittany!
It is once again my pleasure to introduce another one of our wonderful summer Rangeland Interns- Brittany Heseltine! Brittany Brittany has her Associate’s Degree of Science in Animal Science, and will also soon be graduating from Northwest College with a degree in Agribusiness. Ranching has become a major part of her life, and ultimately herContinue reading “Introducing Brittany!”
Jackalyn’s First Week
Here is Jackalyn’s update on her first week at Brokaw Ranch! Sunday the 18th I settled into the Brokaw Ranch and ate a wonderful meal with Ralph Brokaw, his kids Lindy and Shade, as well as a few family friends. Each day during the week started and finished with feeding the two steers that theyContinue reading “Jackalyn’s First Week”
2014 Summer Rangeland Interns
It is my great pleasure to introduce two of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association’s Rangeland Interns for this summer: Kylee Gibson and Jackalyn Kandle! Kylee Kylee is currently a student at Northwest College and is majoring in Animal Science. She hopes to finish a graduate degree in this field and eventually to become a livestockContinue reading “2014 Summer Rangeland Interns”
“Land Grab”
By: Taylor Dilts In the wake of the recent standoff between the Bureau of Land Management and rancher Cliven Bundy of Nevada, President Obama has set aside 500,000 acres of New Mexico land and declared it a national monument. While the move is meant to work towards preserving the Organ Mountain Desert Peaks area, manyContinue reading ““Land Grab””
Fresh Meat
Hello! My name is Taylor Dilts and I am a Senior Communication Student at the University of Wyoming. I just began my summer internship at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and I could not be more excited to be a part of this wonderful organization. I grew up splitting time in Douglas, Wy with myContinue reading “Fresh Meat”
“Bottle Baby” – Hello, Calving Season!
Cattle don’t usually give birth to twins, and we’ve found that it is best to leave just one calf with its momma, and take the other one away. This one will be bottle fed until a new mother can be found for him. He’s always very insistent and you have to be careful! He willContinue reading ““Bottle Baby” – Hello, Calving Season!”
Beef a healthy, important part of your diet
Agriculture is a major part of Platte County’s economy with beef production leading the way. There are over 1.3 million acres of land in farms and ranches in our county were we produce more than $97 million worth of products each year – making us the 3rd-highest producing county in Wyoming. Our 88,471 head ofContinue reading “Beef a healthy, important part of your diet”
First Annual Ranch Sustainability Forum: May 12-14, 2014 “People, Planet, Profit…Sustainable Ranches”
First Annual Ranch Sustainability Forum May 12-14, 2014 Purpose: To provide informational resources and tools for ranch stakeholders that will help provide healthy and sustainable ranches in 2020 and beyond. For reservations call Emily at Padlock Ranch 307-655-2264 or emily@padlockranch.com Draft agenda; some changes may be made but speakers are confirmed. May 12Continue reading “First Annual Ranch Sustainability Forum: May 12-14, 2014 “People, Planet, Profit…Sustainable Ranches””
Groundwater safety important to all Wyomingites
Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts and Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation urge well owners to learn about the importance of groundwater safety, maintenance Whether for drinking, irrigation, industry or as part of a healthy ecosystem, groundwater is a vital natural resource affecting all walks of life. The Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) and Wyoming NaturalContinue reading “Groundwater safety important to all Wyomingites”