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.”
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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”
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.”
The Other Side of the Fence: My experience on a 117 year old cattle drive – “The Drift”
Note: This article is written by Haley Lockwood, Communication & Publications Director. Take a look through her eyes as she moves cattle on a 117 year old cattle drive. The historic Green River Drift started in 1896 with over a century of heritage and legacy packed into the almost 70 mile cattle drive where ranchers, much likeContinue reading “The Other Side of the Fence: My experience on a 117 year old cattle drive – “The Drift””
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 I learned in Week 3 at Heart Mountain Ranch
Intern: Bessie Gondwe Ranch: The Nature Conservancy—Heart Mountain Ranch Preserve Bessie is taking pre-veterinarian classes at Northwest College. She was born in Sweden, moved to Zambia when she was 5, and then back to Sweden with she was 16. She chose Wyoming because she was interested in the abundant nature and affordable education opportunities. HeartContinue reading “What I learned in Week 3 at Heart Mountain Ranch”
Invasive Species at The Heart Mountain Ranch
Intern: Bessie Gondwe Ranch: The Nature Conservancy—Heart Mountain Ranch Preserve Bessie is taking pre-veterinarian classes at Northwest College. She was born in Sweden, moved to Zambia when she was 5, and then back to Sweden with she was 16. She chose Wyoming because she was interested in the abundant nature and affordable education opportunities. Continue reading “Invasive Species at The Heart Mountain Ranch”
Heart Mountain Ranch Preserve catches world traveler, Bessie
Intern: Bessie Gondwe Ranch: The Nature Conservancy—Heart Mountain Ranch Preserve Bessie is taking pre-veterinarian classes at Northwest College. She was born in Sweden, moved to Zambia when she was 5, and then back to Sweden with she was 16. She chose Wyoming because she was interested in the abundant nature and affordable education opportunities. WEEK 1andContinue reading “Heart Mountain Ranch Preserve catches world traveler, Bessie”
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”
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