It sure is easy to sit in the A/C and look out the window at the farmer out on a tractor. We all know that one guy that sits in his recliner every Sunday and barks at his favorite football team. This guy seems to know everything his team "should" have done. Well farming and ranching are now different. There always seems to be an armchair farmer sitting somewhere comfortable … [Read more...] about Do you know an armchair farmer?
How I Turned My Own Home Raised Beef Into Mouth Watering BBQ
Have you ever eaten at a phenomenal BBQ joint and wondered if you could recreate that taste at home? I don't know many people that would turn down a perfectly smoked brisket or pulled pork. After many years of eating at my favorite BBQ joints or relying on my minimal culinary skills, I have finally combined my 2 favorites, cattle and BBQ. Ever since I can remember I've … [Read more...] about How I Turned My Own Home Raised Beef Into Mouth Watering BBQ
How Do You Know Your Wife Is A Saint?
Have you ever wanted a small farm? Did you want 3 kids? Do you work a full-time job? I would be willing to bet most of you answered yes to all these. Now could you ever imagine doing it all while your spouse is gone for days at a time? My wife is a saint! Ever since we bought this place I have been an over-the-road driver. That left all the responsibilities up to my … [Read more...] about How Do You Know Your Wife Is A Saint?
Turning a Hobby into a Full-Time Job
Have you ever tried turning a hobby into a side-gig or even a full-time job? Well that's what I'm doing with SK Leather. Since getting out of the truck we still need the second income and I have been working with leather since I was a kid. I learned the basics of leather as a child and for about 20 years I have sold belts and wallets and other items on the side Back in … [Read more...] about Turning a Hobby into a Full-Time Job
Kids and cattle aren’t that different…
Although kids and cattle are 2 different species, they're not much different. This sounds crazy but I'll explain. Both of them need cared for much the same way. In confinement, both need fed and watered. They both have different personalities that require different attention. Babies in diapers need their diapers changed, cattle manure needs hauled out of pens and pastures … [Read more...] about Kids and cattle aren’t that different…
