Wordless Wednesday: Momma and Baby!

One of Tyson's favorite cows and her heifer calf. 

Normally this time of year we would be hauling our cows up north to grass. But because of the severe drought conditions this last year we are keeping our cows at the farm and feeding them daily in the lots. We have been blessed with some moisture, mainly in the form of snow. (I was not a fan of receiving a snow storm on May 1st, but because of the dire need for moisture I sucked it up and put a smile on my face!) A drive up to the pastures on Sunday was proof that they snow did us good. We are now starting to see green grass, a much better sight than the brown leaves that covered the land late last summer and fall. But it will still be a few weeks before we are able to let our cows out to grass. It is crucial that we let the grass "bounce back" a little before we allow it to be grazed. So it means daily feedings with the feed truck for the boys! But to be honest, I don't mind being able to see the Mommas and their babies for just a while longer.

May Day, or Snow Day

This year instead of a May Day celebration we had a Snow Day celebration. Although I am a little sick of mother nature presenting us with beautiful, sunny 60 degree days to only hit us with one more snow storm we still celebrated. The winter wheat and pastures desperately needed the moisture and although snow is not ideal, it is welcome! Here's to hoping this moisture streak continues, just maybe a little less snow and a lot more rain.

This was the start or our May Day, it continued to snow more throughout the day. 

The cows are excited for snow, hoping that they will soon have plenty of green grass to eat! 

2013 Narjes Cattle Co. Branding

This past weekend we had our branding. One of the most important weekend of the year. Family, Friends, Food, Drinks, and Cattle!

The Vaccinations Table. 

It was this young mans first branding. He was so excited when it was all said and done that he promised to come back next year! 

Ryan Branding

Waiting on a brand or shots?

Tyson giving the calf vaccinations to prevent illness. Similar to the shots your child is required to have before going to school. 

The wonderful chefs!

Wordless Wednesday

Tough little guy!

Today is National Ag Day

March 19, 2013 is National Ag Day. National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural association, corporation, universities, government agencies and countless others across American join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture. Learn more about National Ag Day here.

Did you wear cloths today? Thank a farmer. Did you have bacon, eggs, and orange juice for breakfast this morning? Thank a farmer. So much of our daily lives is connected to agriculture. I came across this graphic today and it seemed quite fitting for today's blog post.

Top 10 Reasons to Thank a Farmer

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR HARD WORKING FARM FAMILIES!

"So God made a Farmer"

Being the AgNerd that I am, I follow numerous Facebook pages and Twitter accounts related to agriculture. And I just happen to have a few hundred friends who are just as passionate as I am about the agricultural industry; just about as soon as the commercial aired last night, my news feed started flooding with the Dodge Ram's Super Bowl commercial "So God mad a Farmer"  If you have had a chance to watch, do it! It is very powerful, and features a poem by the late Paul Harvey. I am quite impressed with Dodge Ram's dedication and passion for an industry that so often gets forgotten about by the many that live off the farm. The ad is not a sales pitch, and not another attempt to wow the American audience. The sole intent is to highlight a way of life this is very near and dear to my heart.

The ad serves as a call to action for the public to celebrate 2013 as the Year of the Farmer. Ram will contribute up to $1,000,000 to the National FFA Foundation based on the views of the video and activity on the website. The bulk of the new funding will be dedicated to supporting the FFA hunger initiative "Feeding the World-Starting at Home."

I owe much of my success to the FFA Organization! In High School, it was my main extra curricular activity, where I served on many committees and on the officer team. Some of my fondest high school memories stem from FFA State Conventions and FFA Meetings.

Please help in sharing the positive message about the American Farmer and help to raise awareness for the National FFA Organization.

New Reading Obsession

Now that fall harvest has hit a close, I have had a little bit more personal time lately and I decided to rekindle my love for reading. Also Tyson had given me a Kindle Reader last Christmas and I hadn't even used it all summer! So I felt the need to start using it! After finishing the hunger game series earlier this year I was determined to find something just as addicting. That is when I came across some Harlequin Romance Novels by Donna Alward. The first book I read was Hired by the Cowboy.

I have always been a sucker for a good love story, and then to add in a cowboy and his ranch, well I just couldn't resist.





Here is the description:

Wanted: one contract bride!
Alexis Grayson is good at looking after herself—she's been doing it all her life. So what if she's alone and pregnant? She'll cope! But gorgeous cowboy Connor Madsen seems determined to take care of her. And Alexis can help him—he needs a temporary wife; she needs somewhere to live until the baby's born. A short-term marriage will solve all their difficulties!
As Alexis gets to know the courageous, honorable Connor, she realizes that she might have made the biggest mistake of her life. Because all this wife-for-hire wants is a marriage for real!

Are you hooked yet???

Now it is no Fifty Shades of Grey but I loved the tale of romance between the two. Now I am hooked on reading all of Donna Alward's books.

What has been on your favorite reading list lately?

Right now you can download the Kindle Edition of Hired by the Cowboy by Donna Alward for FREE on Amazon!