Kiperts Korner Feed

10/01/2026

I hope you are all doing well. A new place for you to check out!

Your neighborhood hay, feed, farm & pet supply store in East Olympia, Thurston County. Locally owned. Coming November 2026!

07/01/2026

Your voice matters.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture wants to hear directly from the people who know agriculture best.

The Ag Viability Survey is your opportunity to share your perspective on the current state of agriculture and help shape future priorities and support for our industry.

Thank you Washington State Department of Agriculture for giving farmers, ranchers, and employees the opportunity to be heard. 👏🏼

06/22/2026

People tend to picture ranching as something you're born into — something passed down through generations before you could walk. And sometimes it is. But that's not the whole picture.

I spent 20 years in marketing and technology before I became a full-time rancher. The skills I built in that career — how to run a business, how to communicate, how to build systems — turned out to matter a lot on a working ranch. I just didn't know that's where I was headed.

A lot of the women doing this work came to it through a second career, a life change, or a calling they spent years talking themselves out of. The beef industry has more women in it than most people know — running their own operations, managing grazing programs, working in production, advocacy, distribution, and policy. It's a wide industry, and it needs people with a wide range of skills.

This year, the United Nations designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. It felt like a good moment to say clearly: if you've ever been curious about what it would take to get into this work, there are real resources built specifically for that.

I put together a list of organizations, training programs, and communities focused on women in ranching and agriculture — everything from hands-on retreats to online networks to small business support. It's on the blog: https://shop.colvinranch.com/blog/women-s-resources-for-getting-started-in-the-beef-industry

If you know someone who's been thinking about this, send it along.

05/11/2026

Consider donating unwanted scrap items for Thurston County 4-H Youth.

Help Thurston County 4-H youth reach their goals by clearing out your junk! Donate unwanted scrap metal items to be turned into money for the Thurston County 4-H Youth Development Program.
• When: Drop off scrap metal items from May 5th – May 31st
• Where: Thurston County Fairgrounds (Follow the signs to the drop-off bin!)
• Why: All proceeds support Thurston County 4-H Youth
Do you need items picked up? Limited pick-up is available: Email [email protected]

04/24/2026

Time for spraying. Roundup and Crossbow available Kiperts Tractor and Trailer Sales.

04/18/2026

BIG things are happening at Slater Stables