March List

I am so aggravated!  Look closely at my March list:

Individual Use
Accounting
Apparel
Art/Photo/Film
Beauty/Barber
Catering
Charitable Org.
Cleaning Services
Computer Services
Consultant
Dentistry
Education
Food Truck/Cart
Food/Grocery
Landscaping
Legal Services
Medical Practitioner
Medical Services
Membership Org.
Music Entertainment
Outdoor Markets
Personal Services
Political Organization
Professional Services
Real Estate
Recreation
Repair Services
Restaurant/Bar
Retail
Taxi/Lemo
Tourism
Trade Contractor
Veterinary
Web/Dev/Design

Now you might ask why she is upset over this list.  My family is in the cattle business we run a cow calf operation and it is a business.  This past week I found a new App for my Ipad one that you can run credit cards on.  I filled out all the information to get the app and then was supposed to select the type of business I would be using the app for from the above list.  Review the list carefully do you see cattle operation, farming, ranching or even agriculture in this list? 

I did get the app; I just opted for individual use when in all honesty as a cattle farmer I could have selected, accounting because we have to maintain inventories of all the animals, breeding records, feed cost and income.  Another selection could have been medical practitioner since we have to be able to treat any number of bovine illnesses which has included delivering breach calves giving shots palpating for pregnancy well you get the idea.  Landscaping came to mind since Ronnie has been out planting trees in pastures all week to provide additional shade for the cattle.  Consultant came to mind since we receive phone calls all the time from folks trying to get started in the cattle business.  I thought the beauty barber might be an option since we have to clip the cattle for sale day.  Repair service could be another option since equipment is always in need of service or repair.  The Taxi could have been an option since we have to taxi the cattle to sales and move them from one farm location to another.  Or I could have chosen web/dev/design after all I do work on our farm web site and social media. 

I would have really loved to have selected agriculture but I wasn’t given that option, because the people that make these list don’t even consider what we do a business.  Most don’t stop to consider where their food comes from beyond the grocery store they frequent. 

Florida Surf & Turf Sale

The Florida Surf Turf Sale and The Southeast All Black Classic have teamed up.

Two Auctions

One Big Event

Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 12:00 noon CST

Auction will be held at the Florida Bull Evaluation Center,

Greenwood, Fl just 20 miles south of Dothan, Al near Marianna, FL

Here is your opportunity to come to one Big Event to purchase quality Angus, SimAngus and Simmental females from reputation breeders in the southeast from two established auctions at one location.  The demand for quality purebred seedstock has never been better.  With the increased demand for bulls at strong prices and with feeder and stocker cattle prices at an all-time high, it is time to add high caliber females to your breeding program to be in better position to service your customers and to be prepared for this cycle of improved cattle demand and prices.  Gizmo Angus Farm is proud to be offering the following lots in the

Florida Surf & Turf Sale:

Gizmo Pride 803 K506 8005 Reg#16333718 
and her 2011 Heifer Calf

Gizmo Pride 1117 803 9R9 Reg# 17156707

Finks Pride 6211 345 71
Grand Dam of 803

Gizmo Pride 815 613 604 Reg# 16333726 
and her 2011 Heifer Calf

Gizmo Pride 1127 815 9R9 Reg# 17156709

Sinclair Rito 9R9

Sire of 1117 & 1127

Gizmo Elluna 939 726 721 Reg# 16701408 

and her 2011 Heifer Calf

Gizmo Elluna 1108 939 920 Reg# 17156706 

Rainbow All Star

Grand Dam of 1108

If your looking for young cattle to start or build you herd around we are offering the following bred heifers:

Gizmo Steph 1017 722 5X25 Reg# 16938963

AI'd on 12/10/11 to Connealy Final Product Reg# 15848422

Then pasture exposed to Gizmo Excellency 1012 201 Reg# 16938945

Connealy Final Product
AI Service sire to 1017, 1022 & 1033

Gizmo Blackcap 1022 112 5X25 Reg# 16938964

AI'd on 12/10/11 to Connealy Final Product Reg# 1584822

Then pasture exposed to Gizmo Excellency 1012 201 Reg# 16938945

Sinclair Excellency 5X25 Sire of 1017 & 1022



Gizmo Steph 1033 107 6595 Reg# 16938968

AI's on 12/10/11 to Connealy Final Product Reg#1584822

Then pasture exposed to Gizmo Midland 1003 875 808 Reg# 16938942



Sitz Alliance 6595 Sire of 1033



Gizmo Lucy 1051 1303 735 Reg# 16938975

Pasture exposed to Gizmo Traveler 1044 97 71 Reg# 16949665

Gizmo RT 735 577 464 Reg# 16029577
Sire of 1051

So if your looking to add some top quality females to you herd please mark your calendar for April 28th!



See You At The Sale!!

February List

A Road Map Through Grief

I was reading on the Cattle Today forum this week about the loss of a fellow cattleman.  His forum name was Northern Rancher.  I have read his post over the past few years, I didn’t know him personally but had enjoyed his insights into the cattle business.  It didn’t take long chatting with him to know he loved his family and was very proud of them.  It was also clear that he knew and loved his cattle.  I know his family is overwhelmed with grief, they were on my heart when I came across this list:

1.    Pace Yourself

2.    Lean into the pain.

3.    Get ready for a second wave of grief.

4.    Trust the recovery process.

5.    Welcome help from those who love you.

6.    Protect your physical health.

7.    Refuse to live with regrets.

8.    Avoid major changes

9.    Look beyond people’s words.

10.                       Let your grief benefit others

I pray that God will bring the family peace during this very difficult time.