Lucky
As we all know, this life definitely has it’s ups and downs and farming life is right up there with that scenario. It is moving into calving season and this…
Soil Science is Important!
Soil Science, the Ground To Build A Sustainable Farming Operstion “I went to a meeting put on by the Chautauqua Beef Association a couple of evenings ago and wonder to…
Cow-sitting on the Farm
Cow-Sitting I am often struck by the whole “herd” concept, when it comes to my cattle. They have been busy calving and we have 7 out of 10 calves on…
The Germination Skyscraper
I just got a call that the “no till” seeder that I am renting will be here today. I was just organizing my day as to what to prioritize and…
Spring Cleaning: Part One
When the snow melts and the cool air begins to warm, it means its time to shake off the winter blues and get ready for sunnier days! But wait. Where’s…
Learn to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms at our Innoculation Workshops!
We love this time of the year on the farm! Lettuce, leeks and green onion eeds are sprouting in the germination chamber, two new calves have already been born and…
Spring is in the Air at Rockcastle Ranch!
Everyone seems to have their own signs of spring coming, once you’re on the other side of winter. I noticed the smell of skunk the other day and the most…
Lazy Sunday’s
Even those of us that work 7 days a week seem to be able to take Sunday and relax just a while at least in the morning. I tend to…
The Curious Life of Cows
I was over doing chores last night and noticed something that I thought was a bit odd but none the less not unusual for cows. I have a sliding door…