October is National Pork Month… or Porktober, if you’re feeling fun. All month long, we have been sharing some information on the pork industry in Minnesota. Here are all of those posts, here in one place for your convenience! Why are pigs raised indoors? Farmers care for their animals to ensure they are healthy and…
May is National Beef Month! Here are all the parts of our social media series in one place for easy reading! Enjoy! Beef in the USIt all starts when a calf is born — weighing anywhere from 60–100 pounds depending on genetics and breed.They live alongside their mothers, grazing on grass and drinking milk until they…
May is all about family, food, and fun, making National Beef Month the perfect time to gather around the dinner table (or the grill) and enjoy hearty, nutritious meals. Whether you enjoy a special steak dinner, teaching your kids how to cook, or simply looking for new meal ideas, beef offers endless possibilities.The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Gail is our Volunteer Spotlight for the month of February. Here she shares some insights into her sheep operation! Tell us about your current sheep operation: what kinds of sheep do you have, how many, and what do you do with them? We currently have about 65 ewes – 30ish Babydoll and 30ish Frame style…
February is National Sheep Month! Throughout the month of February, we’ve shared some information about sheep: the industry in the US; sheep products like meat, milk, and fiber; and some pictures of some very, very cute sheep on our social media pages. Here, find all of our sheep information right in one place! A bit…
Hello from Northern Minnesota where fall is in full swing, and winter is on the way! I am Rachel Gray, a cattle rancher from Blackduck, MN. We raise about 500 head of beef heifers yearly to sell to ranches throughout the United States. We help ranchers grow their herds by assisting them to select females,…
Every May comes a day to celebrate all kinds of mothers. This day is a day to celebrate Mothers and all that they do. Did you know Anna Reeves founded Mother’s Day? It is a day to promote the friendship and health of women. For many, Mother’s Day is about greeting cards, flowers, and candy….
“What if you were so busy living your busy life you didn’t have other goals or dreams? It would be awesome if you could walk into Menard’s and go to the hardware department and grab a new goal or dream off the shelf. Unfortunately, we know life doesn’t work that way.”
Hello from the pastures of northern Minnesota! My name is Rachel Gray and here at Little Timber Farm, we have been raising cattle on grass for 80 years! We have not always had beef cattle. In fact, when our farm first started, we had dairy cattle. That is, until 2002, when we made the switch…
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