Raising Cattle: It’s a Risky, Blessed Business
May 31, 2024
Rachel Gray grew up raising cattle with her dad. Then she made a bold change to their operation when she took over the farm.
Rachel Gray grew up raising cattle with her dad. Then she made a bold change to their operation when she took over the farm.
Andrea Kientzy, a Missouri beef cattle and row crop farmer, has learned that being flexible is what can make things truly memorable.
My mom is the reason I fell in love with having a garden. I grew up in Baltimore, and ever since I was a little girl, I looked forward to the fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and strawberries we’d grow in our small plot.
We tend to think that earning new job titles like “Partner” will cost us at home. Through feeding sheep and new market adventures, Elaine’s story tells us to invest wisely.
As a business owner, wife, and mom, Wrenn’s world is in constant motion. She’s bravely sharing the returns on investing in her mental health in hopes that others will be brave as well.
Stressful seasons and careers can consume us. Or they can play a part in building us up.
Even while fighting cancer, Rachel’s mom was constantly making sure that everyone and everything was taken care of from the cattle to the kids.
Love often moves us to invest in the future. For Emma, her family’s love has created a legacy of commitment.
Gina Jo liked her juggling-act-mom-life even more after adding one thing to it.
Seeing what Samantha, a preemie born at 29 weeks, has already overcome gives her mom Gina hope for future women farmers.
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