Ahhhh, ranch life. So sweet and so…on-going. The work never ends, but it does change with the seasons. No day is ever the same, and no day passes without a surprise of some kind. Every day, I’m up before the sun making breakfast for whoever is on hand to work that day. Flapjacks, sausage and…
Earth Day may take a backseat to Easter on most people’s calendars but to those of us that make a living working the land, every day is Earth Day. From prepping the ground for seeding to raising healthy animals and caring for the land we are responsible for, we rely on Mother Nature every day…
The weather is warming up with the recent arrival of spring and new growth is starting to pop-up almost everywhere we look at the historic Storke Dairy. The work we put in during the winter to rejuvenate our fields is starting to pay off and our new pups are taking in all the sights, smells,…
Do you know where the food in your fridge came from? Most people could probably tell you where a jar of honey or jam in their kitchen came from or may have some fruits or veggies, they grew themselves, but most people are unaware of the thoughtful work and dedication it takes to raise animals…
Young people have always needed some direction, at least that’s how it was when I was a kid. National FFA (formerly, Future Farmers of America) prepares our youth for leadership and technical career success through hands-on experience, education, and service events. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of our local area youth by…
What is Bone Broth? Bone broth might be all the rage among nutrition and health circles right now, but it is nothing new. Bone broth is affordable, full of nutrients, and has been used by many cultures for hundreds of years. Most of the nutrients in bone broth come from animal parts that people rarely…
Holiday meal traditions are fascinating to learn about. In Japan, fried chicken is a big deal, especially the KFC kind. With a brilliant marketing strategy in hand, KFC converted millions of Japanese Families to reserving KFC for Christmas Eve. In Lithuania, a 12-course meal that takes a week to prepare is served on Christmas Eve.…
The Carson Valley. Lined with pastures lush with greenery and cattle, residents of this valley continually say they love and appreciate the sweeping pastoral views. Nice picture to take a gaze at, isn’t it? Some see, and claim, these sights as their own, but these same views represent the lifeblood of the ranching community. Has…
My plan for the Storke Dairy has always been to turn it back into a working ranch and start up a meat processing facility, which I believe that this valley is in desperate need for. Mike and I have been very busy as far as cleaning up the pastures and cleaning out the slough, fixing…
We’re raising our very first grass-finished beef on the Gardnerville property! We’ve had grass-finished beef in years past and this year, due to the demand for grass-fed beef, we decided to expand this product. We have cut the hay from the two hayfields and are now able to feed the hay back to the calves. We’ll do…