We started our small herd of Scottish Highland Cattle in June of 2015. We purchased two bred cows, a yearling heifer and a young bull. … read more
Highland Beef
Ranch Life
Is Your Ranch Prepared for Winter?
Every year we thing we are ready for winter. And every year we are not. A few things to think about when it comes to winter on the farm. How … [Read More...]
Buying a farm: how to find your dream ranch
Owning a farm can be a wildly rewarding endeavour. Maybe not financially at first, but the rewards are everywhere. There is something comforting about … [Read More...]
Equipment
How To Buy A Tractor: New vs. Used
Before you go out and spend your hard earned money on a tractor (or anything else for that matter) remember, to sit down and thing about what … [Read more...]
How To Build A Barn, Lean-To and Other Structures
Got some buildings that look like this? Yea, me too. Not much of value here, not even salvageable planks. Even so, a ranch needs at least a couple of … [Read more...]
What Equipment Do You REALLY Need?
One of the things I struggle with the most, and I suspect that I am not alone, is how much equipment I actually need, and what. Of course I want a … [Read more...]
Feeling Lucky? Here’s a Random Post
Raising Pigs: A first timer’s experiences
This year we decided to expand the farm to include some hogs. For the past few years we had been purchasing half a hog from a friend and neighbour and the results are amazing. The taste and quality of the meat is unlike anything you get in the grocery store - and best of all, we knew how it was … [Read More...]