
“Should we start shopping for semen?” has become a perfectly normal question to ask my husband. And honestly, that’s not even the weirdest conversation we’ve had this week.

Somewhere along the way, “baby cows” became calves, barn cats became coworkers, and cattle vaccines found a home next to the milk. A look back at the “dumb city girl” questions that helped me learn the language of ranch life — and how much has changed along the way.

Before leaving for a wedding in Ireland, we must ensure the ranch runs smoothly, a reminder that ranching is a life of dedication and commitment.

The Equipment is Always Listening A few weeks ago, I saw a quote on Facebook that made me laugh. “Never brag about how good things are going on the farm. The equipment is always listening.” It sounded exactly like the kind of thing I’d expect to hear from the old ranchers sitting at the counter…

I translate IT into English. That’s how I usually explain my job in change management — helping people navigate complexity and change. But I’ve also been learning another language for the past seven years: ranch life in Missouri.