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Life of a Steer: The Industrial Model
Michael Pollan’s fascinating biography of a steer describes the fate of a steer he purchased from a ranch in South Dakota, and followed through the … [Continue Reading]
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So You Wanna Be A Rancher?
As I was standing on the back of the hay wagon today, forking off 2 tons of hay to the mama cows and their calves, I happened to look up at May … [Continue Reading]
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Great Pyrenees Puppies at Alderspring
Our two female Great Pyrenees guard dogs (and family friends) recently had a total of 21 puppies! These purebred Pyrenees are wonderful dogs, … [Continue Reading]
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Goats Again
My oldest daughter just posted a bit about the newest additions to the Alderspring menagerie. I returned from a town day to find 2 baby goats in my … [Continue Reading]
Recent Posts
Life of a Steer: The Industrial Model
April 25th, 2013
Michael Pollan’s fascinating biography of a steer describes the fate of a steer he purchased from a ranch in South Dakota, and followed through the feedlot and into the packing plant. Pollan’s article clearly portrays in a readable and interesting way the current model of beef agriculture that we want...Continue Reading
So You Wanna Be A Rancher?
February 17th, 2011
As I was standing on the back of the hay wagon today, forking off 2 tons of hay to the mama cows and their calves, I happened to look up at May Mountain. It looked like Mount Everest. Granted, May’s 11,000 some feet are a pittance compared to Everest’s 29,000, but it...Continue Reading
Great Pyrenees Puppies at Alderspring
April 10th, 2010
Our two female Great Pyrenees guard dogs (and family friends) recently had a total of 21 puppies! These purebred Pyrenees are wonderful dogs, serving well as guardians of both young animals and young children. We will be selling these puppies through a new website our oldest daughter put together:...Continue Reading
Goats Again
February 1st, 2010
My oldest daughter just posted a bit about the newest additions to the Alderspring menagerie. I returned from a town day to find 2 baby goats in my laundry room. It seems every year I have to share my house for a few days with some goat kids in a...Continue Reading
Christmas Beef Brisket at Alderspring
February 1st, 2010
Christmas Dinner. Just those words evoke images of red and green table cloths, sparkling china (the best) and candles amidst greenery at the centerpiece. Maybe a turkey, ham or prime rib roast with all the trimmings as the main course. What about on Alderspring? This year we had Christmas dinner at our...Continue Reading
Christmas at Alderspring
January 5th, 2010
Glenn, a kid, and Amos prepare to feed cattle with “Red” and “Snap”. Hope you all had a wonderful Holiday season, however you celebrate it. We celebrate a pretty traditional Christmas here on Alderspring. It starts with the tree, about a week before Christmas...Continue Reading











