September 2020 Jim Bret Campbell When visiting the Lubbock area, a stop by the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC), located on the Texas Tech campus, is time well spent. This museum and historic park, charged to preserve and promote the history of ranching in North America and address contemporary ranching issues, is overseen by Jim…

August 2020 Marsha Shoemaker The ranching business runs five generations deep for Marsha Shoemaker, of Shoemaker Farms, and has been her way of life since the day she was born. Located in Clay County, this North Texas ranch is primarily a cow/calf and stocker operation. “Our cow (herd) is maintained on pastureland, the weaned stocker…

Whether the kids are going to school or the ‘classroom’ is at home, week nights get pretty hectic this time of year. For the parents who are balancing it all, easy weeknight meals are essential for keeping everyone well-fed. Trying to decide what to cook for dinner? We’re here to help. We’ve created a list…

As Texans, we all know that smoked brisket is a staple in the Texas diet. Whether you’re cooking on Labor Day weekend or just a normal Saturday, we all love to enjoy the fruits of our labor with the perfectly smoked brisket. Although Texans don’t usually have leftover brisket – when we do, we want…

Whether you like roughin’ it or you’re more of a glamp-er, we’ve got the perfect camping recipes to keep you well-fed.