Now that September has arrived, the days are cooler, darkness is creeping up on us earlier every day and we are starting to work on our fall ranch tasks. The cows will soon be coming home to a new landscape and they will begin to explore the freshly logged areas. We are working through our […]
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A Day in the Life: Embracing the August Rush
August at Ogilvie Stock Ranch is full of early mornings working show cattle and getting ready for the busy fall season. I’ve come to embrace the rhythm of these days, where each sunrise brings a blend of routine and the unexpected. Let me walk you through what a day in my life looks like during […]
The Tale of Lost: The Little Bottle Calf Who Found Many Mothers
Ever heard of a calf with a story that sounds straight out of a children’s book? Let me introduce you to Lost, our little bottle calf who’s been breaking the rules since day one. Lost’s journey began when he was born a twin, which is quite the event itself. But things took a turn when […]
Rising from the Ashes: Proactive Ways Ranchers Can Prepare for Wildfires
One year ago today, July 22nd 2023, the Rossmore Lake Wildfire approached our property and ended up sweeping through almost 800 acres of our private land, including hay fields, pasture and timber. As ranchers, every day we run into challenges where we must problem solve. We must have a wide variety of skills in livestock […]
