Mud On My Jeans & Beef For The Soul
Get out your mud boots, hats, gloves and a warm coat. We have officially moved to Fanter. Whether you are a fan of winter or not, it's coming!
It snowed Sunday night and has rained ever since.
By Monday, I couldn’t get down the lane without collecting half of Montana on my jeans.
Here’s proof: me, a muddy pickup, and a box of beef ready for delivery.
Ranch life doesn’t wait for the weather to cooperate, and neither do we.
The geese are gathering in the pasture east of the house, resting by the creek during the day before heading south under the cover of night.
It’s their fall migration ritual, and ours seems to be hauling beef, handing out honey, and keeping freezers full before winter sets in.
Fall Work Ahead
Next week we’ll start preg-checking the cows to see who’s bred up and preconditioning calves before weaning the steers.
Both of the boys are coming home to help, which makes it feel like old times again.
You can take the ranch kid off the ranch, but fall work, gathering, preg-checking, weaning, and shipping bring them right back.
It’s one of our favorite times of year, second only to calving season.
We all like to see how everyone came through the summer… and that all the ear tags are home and accounted for.
⭐ From Our Customers
David M.
★★★★★
Outstanding
"The beef was outstanding. Could not ask for better customer service. They contacted me before and after the shipment to ensure everything was to my satisfaction.
What a wonderful experience.
The beef was soooooo good. Definitely will be ordering again.”
Mission Update: Veterans Meat Locker
Six folks joined our mission this week, that’s 30 pounds of ground beef donated to the Montana Veterans Meat Locker in their names.
Every share reserved between now and Veterans Day adds another 5 lbs to that total.
We’ll be delivering it ourselves on November 11.
Friday Night Lights Beef Share
Whether you choose a 1/4 or 1/2 share, you’ll receive:
- ✔️ A freezer full of all-natural, Montana-raised beef
- ✔️ T Bar J Ranch Hat
- ✔️ T Bar J Ranch Honey
- ✔️ Beef Sticks, Hamburger Patties & Soup Bones
- ✔️ Our Home on the Range Recipe Book (This is still in progress, I have to say)
- ✔️ 5# of ground beef donated to Montana Veterans Meat Locker in your name
Perfect for busy families who want quick, hearty meals without worrying about what’s for dinner.
From Our Ranch to Your Table
Al wanted me to add that he shared the last bag of Halloween candy with my dad and brothers on our trip. Just so you know. (We’re on bag number three, and still no trick-or-treaters at the ranch.)
Until next time, stay warm, keep that candy bowl full, and keep a little beef in your freezer for the soul.
