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Swathing Hay During Haying Season

5 Tips to Help with a Successful Haying Season

August 16, 2021

Have you ever wondered how you could make your haying season go a little smoother? Maybe you feel like your timing for swathing always seems to be perfect for getting your ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Cattle, Ranch Life, Sheep Tagged With: baling, haying, ranch life

Boy Petting Hereford Cow

Isn’t She Just a Cow?

July 18, 2021

I have lived and breathed cows since I was a baby so needless to say, I love cows. Many people will say to me, but a cow is just a cow.  No way! Not to me! Each one is ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Cattle, Ranch Life Tagged With: cattle, Cows, Ranch Kids, ranch life

Calving Begins on the Ranch. #calvingseason #calving #ranchlife

Calving Season Begins

March 5, 2019

Calving Season has arrived on our ranch. Some years, it starts fast and other years it starts slowly. This year, the calves slowly arrived for the first 7 days and then we ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Ranch Life Tagged With: calving, ranch life

Why We Use QuietWean Nose Tags. #weaning #ranchlife #quietwean #lowstressweaning

Why We Use QuietWean Nose Tags

October 15, 2018

Three years ago, we tried QuietWean nose tags on a few calves and this year we are using them on 60 calves. Why you ask? We have found that the QuietWean nose tags reduce ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Ranch Life Tagged With: cattle health, low-stress, Quietwean, ranch life, Weaning

Watching the Storm Arrive. #ranching #ranchinglife #ranchingphotography

Watching the Storm Arrive

September 23, 2018

One thing I love about the fall is having all the cows and calves on the hayfields near our home. Seeing the calves has got to be the best part! Starting in the ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: Day in the Life, Ranch Life Tagged With: fall, moving pairs, Ranch, ranch life, storm clouds, watching the storm, Weaning

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I am a homeschooling mom to two busy boys & a baby and beef cattle rancher in British Columbia. My passion in life is family and all aspects of agriculture.  My hope is that this blog gives you some insight into our ranch life while being a homeschooling mom.  I would love to hear from you about your journey in agriculture, raising children and/or homeschooling!! Click here to read more about me.

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Howdy, friends! Are you harnessing the power of so Howdy, friends! Are you harnessing the power of social media for your ranch? Did you know that by utilizing platforms like Facebook and Instagram, you can expand your reach and develop your brand without breaking the bank? It’s true! Social media is an incredible tool that allows you to connect with potential customers, showcase your ranch, and share your unique story. So why not give it a go? Share those breathtaking photos, share valuable insights, and let the world know what makes your ranch stand out from the herd! Tell me, have you started using social media to grow your ranch yet? Share your experiences below!
How do you choose to purchase a certain brand of p How do you choose to purchase a certain brand of product or a bull from a specific ranch? We all make choices every day based on our opinions, interests, and based on what we have seen, heard and experienced. We must remember that when marketing our own farm products. There are lots of cattle operations producing cattle and beef for customers to choose from. You need to develop a relationship and a niche for your own brand/operation. Building this will then form relationships with customers that trust you, know what to expect from you and in turn want to support you.
I’m not the only one who has a notepad full of i I’m not the only one who has a notepad full of ideas, dreams, and plans… right? I don’t go anywhere without it, because at any given moment, I might think of a new blog post, and I have to write it down immediately! That’s just the life of a rancher who uses social media as a business tool, I guess! Are you: A. An old-fashioned pen+paper dreamer; or B. A digital dreamer?
Welcome! I am Kari Lynn, a mom of three busy boys Welcome!  I am Kari Lynn, a mom of three busy boys.  I am the third generation on our family ranch and love everything about ranching and cattle.  If I feeling stressed, you will find me outside working our show cattle with the boys. There is no where I would rather be than outside on the ranch with my family.  Over the past numbers of years, I learned the ins and outs of marketing farm products and are passionate about helping you find success with your farm marketing.
If you feel like you’re not moving fast enough, If you feel like you’re not moving fast enough, remember this: Just as a seed doesn’t turn into a tree the day after it’s planted, neither do your dreams. Those seeds need nurturing, care, and time to grow before they turn into the plant they’re intended to be, just as your farm or ranch! Keep going, friend… Your time to shine is right around the corner. Drop a ❤️ if this gave you the encouragement you needed today!
You know the saying, “a picture speaks a thousan You know the saying, “a picture speaks a thousand words”?  Good quality photos of your cattle or farm product is key when marketing. A customer can be wowed by your cattle quickly with a photo and they can also be turned away quickly. We all look for something different in our cattle, so have a good quality photos can leave a large impact on your potential customers. Has your opinions ever been swayed based on a photograph of a potential herd sire or of a ranch management practise?
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