Ranch Raised

Ranch Raised – Episode 157

If you are like me, you are looking for ways to keep that grocery cart in the center of the budget lane. I have had to become more creative and more aware of my buying habits at the grocery store. Today I want to share with you, what I am doing differently at the grocery store and in my kitchen. [READ MORE…]

Ranch Raised

Ranch Raised – Episode 156

There seems to be a lot of uncertainty and unrest among people like me, that grow food and people like many of you, that consume food. Consumers are being forced to pay highly inflated food prices. I know I watch everything I put in my grocery cart and question carefully whether or not it is a want or a need. The days of $1 loaf of bread are over. I carefully think about every meal as I stroll the aisles. What used to be pantry staples are now considered luxury items. [READ MORE…]

Ranch Raised

Ranch Raised – Episode 155

When I talk about the cattle industry lighting a fire in my soul, it is no wonder. I am surrounded by lots of like-minded people who feel the same way. Infact, I live in Custer County, NE, the #2 beef cow county in the entire nation with over 100,000 cows in it. Cattle are the economic driver of my county and my state, like many other states. My neighbors and I care a lot of raising the best, safest beef on the planet for your enjoyment! [READ MORE…]

From Washington with John Block

From Washington with John Block: Energy

Why don’t we do more to address our fuel problems? We are in the process of planting the 2022 crops. All the reports tell us that there is severe risk of a world food shortage. Solving this problem is not going to be helped by the sky rocketing cost of diesel fuel – a 56% increase. [READ MORE…]

Ranch Raised

Ranch Raised – Episode 154

I will admit, I am one of those weird moms that loves having her kids at home. I love the conversations. I love working alongside of them. I love that my older girls are into cooking and baking so they take initiative in the kitchen. [READ MORE…]

Ranch Raised

Ranch Raised – Episode 153

I was looking around my garden beds yesterday and the word “heritage” struck me. The older I get, the more appreciation I have for heritage and legacy. I can even recognize those qualities in the plants I see this time of year. [READ MORE…]