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
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 do you heat? How long is the driveway? What needs snow cleared? How much water do you need? How do you heat? Out here On the Ranch, we … [Read More...]