So Much To Do!

by Linda Jordens Galayda, Texas Rancher Girl   Whew! Let’s put the winter of 2016 behind us. Time to think of warmer temperatures, sunshine, and spring rains. In the Texas area, that, also, means preparing for our spring cow work. Now, every cattle operation has a time and action plan that must be executed. Once…

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Who are we — Really?

by Linda Jordens Galayda, Texas Rancher Girl I had another story lined up to share, but yesterday an event occurred that changed everything. I received a phone call from one of my dearest friends that her family ranch in Kansas had been devastated by the fires that have been sweeping across the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma,…

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Ranching: The School of Life

by Linda Jordens Galayda, Texas Rancher Girl Many associations, colleges, conventions, and large ranches offer a school curriculum for successful ranching. But did you ever stop to think that your ranch serves up a school of life every single day? Yep, everything from life basics to some pretty advanced do-or-die classes. I thought maybe we…

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The Story of a Texas Rancher Girl

by IBBA Communications Coordinator Peyton Waldrip Linda Jordens Galayda passion for ranching culture was enstilled in her from a young age as she grew up on a ranch in Katy, Texas. Her story is a perfect example of someone having roots and wings. In addition to her love of ranching, she spent 30 years in…

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