EmsshamrockFeb 117 minThe Not-So-Good Side of Raising LivestockI've been fairly silent on this blog for a few months. Really for a multitude of reasons, but the main one is I have also had some major...
EmsshamrockJul 31, 20204 minPlight of the Michigan 4HerI've been quiet throughout most of this "pandemic" about how it's affecting our kids and industry. Yes, I've mentioned the lack of...
EmsshamrockApr 21, 20205 minChange Breeds ChangeI don't know about you guys but for me March and April have definitely been a test, in more ways than one.
EmsshamrockMar 20, 20205 minThe Lesser Known Cuts- How to cook?Holy cow. What a week it has been! Monday-Wednesday seemed to never end. The frenzy and panic that the general public has ensued is more...
EmsshamrockJan 22, 20203 minLet's Hear it for the Farm MomThe farm mom, the most underrated person. When you search "farm mom" on google, the first thing to come up is "they are the backbones of...
EmsshamrockDec 18, 20194 minStepping OutHoly cow has it been a year of personal growth in this house. We have seemingly accomplished a lot yet at the same time I feel like I...
EmsshamrockNov 13, 20193 minMeat Bundles, Marketing, and MoreWelcome to... winter? I guess Michigan thinks that the couple days we had of fall weather was enough. Most of October was rainy and cold....
EmsshamrockOct 21, 20193 minSelecting Replacement HeifersIn reality our herd is old. I'm pretty sure the average age is 10 or so and we are rocking 19 year old Shamrock Kate as our herd...
EmsshamrockSep 24, 20193 minAs Market Season Winds Down...I am sorry for the lack of communication via the blog this summer, life got extremely crazy. I've been lucky to just keep the calf pages...
EmsshamrockAug 3, 20193 minOut of Stock...When we opened our business back in May, I had no idea what I was getting into. I mean I had my hopes and dreams of what our little meat...
EmsshamrockMay 17, 20192 minWhy not?As I sit in the truck on our way to a cattle show, I have plenty of time to contemplate the happenings in my life lately. It’s to the...
EmsshamrockApr 24, 20193 minManaging Expectations vs RealitySince we haven't started calving yet on the farm here's a business post: As opening day for Shamrock Meats draws near there are a whole...
EmsshamrockMar 29, 20193 minLet's Get Down to Business...I don't know about you, but every time I hear that statement I feel obligated to say... to defeat the Huns! That's the 90s kid in me I...
EmsshamrockOct 26, 20183 minThe Dexter Cattle Community is a Strong One. Let's Keep it that Way.Goin' showin' is about more than just taking livestock to walk around a show ring. Much more. It had been 5 years since I made the trek...
EmsshamrockOct 6, 20182 minGetting Things DoneAs most of my readers know, I am mom of a 1 year old girl. She is a busy kid. Getting into everything, chasing my cats, loving my dog,...
