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We are so lucky that this little pecan is happy to tag along pretty much anywhere - last weekend we sold corn at the town #farmersmarket and today we’re running the show at the @thenuthouseandcountrymarket (this @lillebaby carrier has been THE BEST and even got us through a week volunteering at vacation bible school). If y’all are local to #southcarolina swing by the shop today for fresh sweet corn from @yonfamilyfarms and peaches from @titanfarms (along with many other goodies!!) . . . #agriculture #youngfarmers #ag #agblogger #shefarms #farmer #agchat #agvocate #farmwife #farmlife #countryliving #farmblogger #farmher #knowyourfarmer #knowyourrancher #rdblogger #foodblogger #rdn #rdchat #registereddietitian #shopsmall #shoplocal #localstore #countrystore #shopkid #certifiedsc #scgrown #certifiedscgrown

Riding off into the weekend... Well there’s really no such thing as a true “weekend” for us. Caring for livestock is a 24/7/365 job, and many weekends are spent checking cattle, feeding, irrigating, fixing fence, or other responsibilities that don’t rely on a 9-5 schedule. . . We’re incredibly fortunate to spend every day doing what we love. Although some days can feel more like work than others, we’re thankful for the responsibility required to care for the land and cattle, and the life it allows us to live in return. . . . #sierravalleyranch #sierravalleybeef #ranchlife #pastureraised #pastureraisedbeef #pasturetoplate #fieldtofork #californiabeef #dryagedbeef #anguscattle #beefcattle #rancher #angus #blackangusbeef #knowyourrancher #agvocate #myjobdependsonag #cattleranch #familyranch #ranchingfamily #ranching

Caught her sleeping on the job again . . Yesterday we made an afternoon snack delivery to Drake and decided to hop in the combine with him for a few laps around the field. He’s working on combining (or harvesting) oats. The grain can be used to plant back for winter grazing or fed to the cows and the remaining stalk will be baled into square straw bales. . . . . . . #agriculture #youngfarmers #ag #agblogger #shefarms #farmer #agchat #agvocate #farmwife #farmlife #countryliving #farmblogger #farmher #knowyourfarmer #knowyourrancher #rdblogger #foodblogger #rdn #rdchat #registereddietitian #farmmom #harvest #haybales #strawsbales #oats #combineharvester #harvester

Although Alderspring is mostly home to bovines of the beef variety (primarily Black Angus), Ethan and Abby have been putting together a small herd of milk cows. Nellie (pictured) and Lucy are the two matriarchs of the group and they've recently freshened and begun producing milk once again this year. . We've all become quite disparaging of conventional milk from the grocery store, instead preferring raw milk from cows grazing Alderspring pasture few hundred yards from the ranch house. When we can convince Ethan to part with some, it disappears from the refrigerator at an alarming rate. There really is a difference in flavor and fat content. Not to mention how amazing the butter is from these grass fed girls. . They're sweet cows, although they can become quite cantankerous when being milked by someone other than Ethan, of whom they're very trusting. Although they certainly hold little regard for me, Nellie was kind enough to pose for a photograph the other night. -Melanie #ranchlife #milkcows #grassfed #dairycows #smallscaleagriculture : @melzingaphoto

The day ended pretty much like this. After 2 ranches to chore, hundreds of cattle to move multiple miles, hundreds of cattle to sort on multiple ranches, cattle to weigh, tired people, calm cattle, sore everything. However these moments. These moments are what it’s all about. Sometimes We wished they happened by themselves. #groundedgrassfed

Take a look at this “Behind The Scenes” clip of Alyssa capturing a few photos of Felo and Stephanie Martinez founders of 2F Akaushi Beef. Felo and Stephie take pride in working their herd on horseback and it shows in this video. Due to many hours in the saddle these Akaushi steers remained calm around their horses and photographer. ✨ Check out our page if you like to see photo results ✨ Thanks @jwhind for flying @dji_official drone Video by @_hind.site_ @hind.site.hunting ✨ From Our Ranch To Your Table #KnowYourRancher #TexasRanch #TexasGrown #Akaushi #2FAkaushiBeef

Where are we headed? . . What the heck am I doing? . . Why is this happening? . . Ever find yourself asking these questions? Hey it's me, and I'm over here waving my hand in the air saying "oh yes" I feel ya. Life is full of twists and turns. Curves and bumps. Sometimes it's easy to get sidetracked and derailed. Heck, it's easy to lose sight. There are times I feel I'm ready to set the world on fire, and other times I feel more like the water putting out the flame. . . Friend! I'm right there with ya. Sometimes we just need a little reminder of our why! A gentle nudge or shove to keep us going! A cheerleader telling you, you got this! So today, it's me! I'm jumping up and down shouting "keep going" "just do it" "you got this". A month ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing with @theranchingbrunette and we chatted about cattle, agriculture, and just plain ole life! Saturday the podcast aired. Sooo exciting! But it was exactly the nudge I needed this morning. I'm the first to admit, sometimes I too need a #mondaymotivation. And today was that Monday. . . So wherever you are or whatever you are doing, if you too are needing a little pick me up, this is me giving you that Monday morning hug or coffee date chat. . . Link in my bio to give it a listen! And friend- you've got this! #ranching #ranchlife #wordsofwisdom #pickmeup #justdoit #keepknocking #keepshowingup #wordsofencouragement #ranchwife #agriculture #thisiswomenswork #iamyourfarmer #iamyourrancher #ruralrevival #ranch #westernlife #knowyourrancher #blogger

We’ve been thrilled with the feedback from our first customers — now that several of our bison quarters have been delivered. The bison meat we offer — grass-fed, great for the land / water / wildlife / pollinators / etc., field-harvested on our ranch with great care, no stress for the animal, no stress in the meat — is just not something you’re going to find in a grocery store, and the taste and health of the meat are simply on another level. We still have bison quarters available for 2019. You can order online at the link in our bio. And if you live in the Bozeman area and would like a sample, get in touch with us. Enjoy the weekend — and do your health and your taste buds a favor and order some North Bridger Bison meat!

Glenn is the head honcho at Alderspring. He is the first to start work in the morning, and the last to stop at night. He is the teacher and advocate for the ranch, man and beast. . When days go long or disaster strikes, somehow he always emerges with his good humor in one piece.  He never passes up the opportunity to humbly learn from old cowboys or new science. With his background in ranger school and forestry, he is passionate about America’s wild country—and dedicated to preserving it. . He’s a great storyteller (you have probably been captivated by his vivid newsletters). And in his spare time, he plays the standup bass and occasional fiddle in the ranch’s unofficial bluegrass band. . He’s also Dad to us seven girls, which is a testament to his patience. He taught each one of us how to ride, ski, and stand in exactly the right place to get a cow to go where we wanted. He didn’t give up on us when we made mistakes. And during thousands of hours horseback on our mountain rangeland, he imparted to us his love for that wild country. . Glenn works and rides alongside his crew, scouts and moves new range camps, oversees the home ranch, talks to customers on the phone, and does a million other things in every aspect of producing incredible beef. You’ll often find him horseback on a windswept ridge, studying beef cattle, grasses, health for humans and animals, and the complex ecosystems of Idaho’s rangelands. . He smells the dirt, touches it with bare hands, and tastes the grass. He’s a visionary, his head in the clouds, but his feet are firmly planted in the soil. . By the way, he drinks his coffee with butter. . -Abby, the second of Glenn’s seven daughters This is the second in our #facesofalderspring series! Keep an eye out for future posts! #alderspringranch #knowyourrancher #facesofag