4H Katama Cowpokes - January 6, 2024
When kids and calves get together, magic happens. Check out our latest 4H meeting at the Grey Barn in Martha's VIneyard, MA.
When kids and calves get together, magic happens. Check out our latest 4H meeting at the Grey Barn in Martha's VIneyard, MA.
With fluffy hair and a white belt around their middle, untrained Belted Galloway calves are adorable from a distance. They only get cuddly after weeks of training with people who have learned to "speak bovine."
This year, my New Year's Resolutions include seeing the good in everything, especially that working with my oxen team of Topper and Fynn once a week is a joy, not a chore. How we think about things makes the difference. What joyful thoughts will you bring into your life this year?
Counting Blessings: What Are You Grateful for Today? Today, I'm grateful for the warm and cozy blanket that kept me comfortable during a chilly night. Gratitude truly does make a difference in appreciating the small comforts that often go unnoticed.
Some cattle thrive on human attention. Others, not so much.
Once again, Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReinSteer (also known as Topper) will welcome farm guests this year. Last year, he tolerated his red-nose ornament and stood quietly for pictures. And, as long as carrots are involved, he'll fill the role again this year.