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Ag Sustainability
Sustainability is a common word in agriculture. This word has a lot of depth in the industry, with many different levels of...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20225 min read


Over This Crap
MDH (my dear husband) says this dung beetle is over this crap. And then he laughs at his own joke. And then I can't help but laugh, too....
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20221 min read


4th of July Reflection
The 4th of July is a fun holiday, and is certainly a reason to celebrate. But it's also a time to remember that freedom isn't free. On...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20222 min read


The Rattlesnake Rattle Jar
Are we the only family who has one of these? My grandmother had a jar, my father had a jar, and now my son has a jar. I have a fairly...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20221 min read
God's Greatest Blessing Comes In the Form of Kids Horses
It is my opinion that there is nothing on God's green earth as great as a good kid's horse. Seriously, nothing. This old girl, who we...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20221 min read


Crash Course On Men's Hand Gestures
I am going to try to do a little crash course on men’s hand gestures. I know this is something many of us have struggled with, so I hope...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20223 min read


Graduation
I’ve been seeing lots of pictures from high school graduations being celebrated recently. ‘Tis the season. It makes me think of my...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20223 min read


It Takes All Kinds of Kinds
I woke up this morning and looked out my window. Green grass as far as the eye can see. Sun shining. Birds chirping. Blue clear skies....
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20221 min read


Ranch Kid Education
Ranch kids get a sort of education that is often unique to those who do not live on ranches. This is usually a great thing, but it can...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20222 min read


Greener Grass
It has been the kind of spring that is my very favorite kind of spring. We wake up each morning to birds singing, the ground is damp from...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20225 min read


Breaking In Bulldogging Steers
I want to take a moment to recount tonight’s events. I realize that at the time of publishing this post, it isn’t night time, but know...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20225 min read


Those Behind The Scenes
My husband and I are firefighters for our rural volunteer fire department. Last night I attended the annual firefighter refresher meeting...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20222 min read


Our Working Marriage
My husband and I are complete opposites. I mean, really opposite. I am serious, he is funny. I am a planner, he is spontaneous. I am...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20222 min read
What We Can Learn From Yearlings
Yearlings are funny little creatures. They are teenagers in every sense. Yesterday, I watched our replacement heifers running around,...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20222 min read


Support Your Neighbors
Hey neighbors near and far, I support you. Thank you for being in this industry. Thank you for everything you do. Also…..can we stop...
Tara Smith
Dec 9, 20223 min read
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