As the final days of 2024 gave way to the fresh, hopeful start of a new year, we take a moment to pause and reflect. The past year, filled with its unique set of challenges and victories, was a testament to the resilience of both our land and our family. Join us as we look back on a year of hard work, growth, and the lessons we carry forward. Expanding our Purebred Herd One of the year's highlights was the expansion of our purebred herd. This strategic move wasn't just about numbers; it ... VIEW POST
Reflecting on 2024: Triumphs and Trials at Ogilvie Stock Ranch
A Legacy in Motion – Destiny
Introducing Destiny, our show cow and the cornerstone of our purebred herd expansion at Ogilvie Stock Ranch. She represents more than just a cow; she's a legacy in motion, connecting my childhood dreams, deeply influenced by my grandparents, with our future aspirations at OSR. Growing up, I was always by my grandfather's side at cattle shows and sales - his pride and joy, his "little helper." He taught me the ins and outs of selecting herdsires, igniting a passion that would ... VIEW POST
Embracing Autumn’s Shift: Our 2024 Essential Fall Tasks
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 to do lists to make sure that we get all the necessary tasks completed before the winter freeze. Let's take a peek into six fall tasks that are important for our ranch in 2024. Pasture Maintenance As ... VIEW POST
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 this busy month. Morning Routine and Ranch Chores My day usually begins in the quiet before dawn, diving into social media planning and organizing beef orders. It's a peaceful time that allows me ... VIEW POST
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 his mom left him in the field after giving birth, moving away to have his sister. Imagine our surprise during our 6am calving check, finding Lost wandering and calling out for his mom. He tagged along behind ... VIEW POST
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 care, crops, grazing management, mechanics, physical labour, management and many others. Add in a wildfire and we are then having to manage all of our ranch tasks along ... VIEW POST
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