After 20 years raising cattle, you'd think I'd be unaffected by June, the cow who walks over looking for scratches, or Tazzy, the grumpy mini-…
It's always a joy when a calf is born, especially a heifer (female) who has the sense to stand and nurse on her own without human assistance. …
It was the last day of the second week-long session of Farm Camp, and the children and calves were relaxing together in the cool of the farm's…
"That dark cow is acting strange. While I was watching, the cow stood up, circled then lay down again. Three times! She can't seem to get comf…
"I didn't realize I'd see so many Highlander cattle today. And I never expected them to be so friendly," said Sally. "I fell in love with Harm…
Here's how things are supposed to work here on Miles Smith Farm:
With a dozen calves already born and one more due, I have a lot to be grateful for this year. All of the newborns are alive, and some even hav…
In a previous column, I wrote that farmers call steers "bulls." I got an email from Art Pease, a fellow farmer, who called me out on it. He sa…
Topper, the black Highlander steer, was standing at the gate to the steers' field, wanting in. He waited patiently until I noticed him and let…
