We rely on what nature provides for the grasses that support our cattle herd on the ranch. After years of severe drought, last season saw exceptional rain fall and this season we had average rainfall. So our springs and ponds on which our cattle and wildlife depend have been replenished for another year. A good…
One year ago today, on August 16, 2020, a summer dry lightning storm blew through Northern California sparking a devastating number of wildfires that would devastate the region for months to come. On August 18, 2020, the SCU Lightning Complex Fire blew onto the ranch. For the next four days, we were in full fire-fighting…
We can hardly believe it, but in 2020 the ranch turned 150 years old. The SCU Fire and drought impacts kept us busy and we are a bit late acknowledging the anniversary, but it is still a milestone. Here’s to another 5 generations of our family operated ranch and dedication to preserving the land as…