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
A Day in the Life: Embracing the August Rush
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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