Kayla Holcomb, Mike’s daughter, joined FFA when she started high school. Before joining FFA she had been a part of 4-H from the age of 7, showing sheep and dairy cows. After seeing the people in FFA, and the work they did, it became a dream of hers to be a part of it. She…
Our Ewes are Giving Birth Just in Time for the New Year! The other morning, I went out and I noticed some new lambs in the pasture. I found five lambs and only three ewes were accepting them. This means there were two lambs that we were not sure of who their mother was. Because…
A cast-iron pan is an essential cookware tool for any kitchen. It holds heat well, it’s almost indestructible, it’s easy to use, and it’s amazing to use for cooking because it adds more iron and flavor to your food. Cast-iron can also be used for more recipes than you might expect. One thing you may…
We are so excited for our Fifth annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire! We are adding new vendors daily. Please view the photos below for a sneak peek at what our creators are bringing to the show! Our vendors include: Sissy’s BBQ & More Food Truck Freckled Sunflower – Country charm crafts and decor Absolutely…
Today, the average age of a rancher is over 58 years old, and that number has been steadily rising over time. According to the USDA Census of Agriculture, the average age of an American farmer in 1982 was 50 years. By 2012, that number had risen to 58 years old. That means there are fewer…
Our Fall Recipe Round-Up As the autumn leaves change colors and the days become shorter and colder, our appetites change as well. We start to crave cozy and heartier comfort foods that warm both the body and soul. We already shared our Fall 2021 Comfort Foods Recipe Book, but we wanted to give you some…
Carson City Staff Supports our Request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to operate our proposed processing facility on land zoned General Industrial See the full Carson City Staff Report in support of our Carson City location here. See the Carson City Growth Management and Planning Commission Agenda here. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION The applicant,…
Fall is one of our favorite times on the ranch. With the leaves turning and the weather cooling off, it’s a nice break from summer. Plus, we’re getting into fall comfort foods season! We’ve created this recipe book that is chock-full of some of our best comfort foods, using some of our more affordable cuts…
Carnivores are united in their love of ribs but what separates them is the question, “pork or beef?”. Ribs are not only delicious, but they’re also fun to eat, and fun to make. There are so many ways to make them, you can cook them in almost anything, and you have options in what kind of meat you use.
People often ask us questions about the cuts of meat we sell on the website. We thought we’d share their questions here about affordable cuts of beef, boneless pork chops vs. bone-in, and beef shank recipes. I want to try ranch-fresh meat, but I’m worried about the cost. What cuts can you recommend I try…